Cardinals ease past Giants

Rea got all the backing he needed when the Padres scored three runs on four hits off William Perez (4-4) in the second inning. “Brandon went hard into second and we got the winning run out of it”.

Rea was lifted after allowing A.J. Pierzynski’s RBI single with two outs in the sixth.

The run came a little too late for Wacha, who allowed one run on six hits with six strikeouts but missed a chance to become the majors’ first 15-game victor.

This game will feature Heston (RHP) on the mound against the Cardinals, who have a 36-10 home and 58-27 overall record when they take on a right-handed starter. PITCHING MATCHUP: Giants RH Chris Heston (11-7, 3.38 ERA) vs. Cardinals RH Michael Wacha (14-4, 2.93) Heston is winless in his last three starts and is coming off a tough-luck loss against Houston on Wednesday.

Already playing without starting left fielder Matt Holliday (right quad) for the second time this year, the Cardinals absorbed more injury hits in the outfield before and during the game. 500 while increasing their National League Central lead over Pittsburgh to six games.

Reliever Kevin Siegrist (4-0) picked up the win, while Trevor Rosenthal survived the scare from Posey to notch his 37th save in 39 opportunities.

The Indians broke a scoreless tie with their five-run inning against Matt Barnes (3-3). The offense failed to provide any support for the 27-year-old, who allowed one run and three hits in 6 1/3 innings but suffered the loss in a 2-0 final.

MILWAUKEE (AP) – Rookie left-hander Justin Nicolino pitched 6 2-3 solid innings and Derek Dietrich homered as the Marlins beat the Brewers.

Giants starter Tim Lincecum (hips) is scheduled to face hitters in a simulated game later this week.

If nothing else, the very first two games of the road trip – both in Oakland – will provide us with the biggest takeaways from the road trip in its entirety.

“It was an exciting game”, said Piscotty.

To watch the Monday Night San Francisco Giants vs. St. Louis Cardinals game live online, use the stream provided by WatchESPN at this link, or download the WatchESPN app to watch the game on mobile devices. The Cardinals recalled OF Tommy Pham from Triple-A Memphis to replace Grichuk. San Francisco ranks 19th with 103 home runs.

The Giants were done in by a Bay Area kid Monday night in St. Louis.

Grichuk is batting. 324 with eight homers, 20 RBIs and a 1.025 OPS in his last 28 games.

Lance Lynn is trying to rebound from the shortest start of his career, and he’s still seeking his first victory over the San Francisco Giants.