Rays pitcher Alex Cobb became the first pitcher in major-league history to strike out 13 batters in fewer than five innings during Friday's contest against the Padres.

Cobb, who made his seventh start of the season, failed to make it past the fifth inning. He became the second pitcher in franchise history to strike out four in an inning. He also surrendered a run on a balk in that same frame. The right-hander served up a pair of solo homers, as he was charged with three runs and five hits in 4 2/3 innings of work. Cobb, who failed to factor into the decision, walked two in 117 pitches, 77 strikes.

He is scheduled to start Thursday at home against Boston. He is 2-2 with a 3.18 ERA in four career starts against the Red Sox.