Rea didn't factor into the decision in the first game of Friday's doubleheader against Cincinnati, allowing four runs (three earned) on six hits over four innings. He struck out five.
Rea got off to a shaky start, allowing three runs in his first two innings. However, he'd manage to keep things close, allowing just one run over his final two frames in Milwaukee's eventual 10-inning win. Rea's had some trouble with the long ball of late -- he gave up two solo shots Friday and has served up eight homers in his last four starts (23.2 innings). Overall, the right-hander sports a 3.70 ERA with a 1.16 WHIP and 118:36 K:BB across 146 innings this year. Rea's currently scheduled for a home matchup with the Cardinals in his next outing.