Rea (5-4) threw six innings and allowed four runs on eight hits and three walks while punching out two in a loss in the first game of a doubleheader against the Cardinals on Wednesday.
Rea was originally slated to pitch Tuesday's game against the Cardinals, but that game was rained out, lining him up for the day game Wednesday. The long ball was Rea's downfall Wednesday, as he allowed homers in the second, fourth, and sixth innings. He managed to get through six innings and keep the game close, but the Padres were unable to muster much offense against Cardinals starter Carlos Martinez. Rea hasn't exactly been dominant this year, with a 5.01 ERA and 72 strikeouts against 40 walks.