SAN DIEGO -- James Shields had a tough start to his outing, balking in the go-ahead run in the third inning as the Padres missed their chance to sweep the Reds, taking a 7-3 loss Wednesday at Petco Park.
Shields lasted 6 1/3 innings, allowing six hits and five runs, while walking four and striking out seven.
The first inning was rough for Shields, as Billy Hamilton hit a single to start the game, then Shields hit Eugenio Suarez.
"His first inning wasn't his best inning," San Diego interim manager Pat Murphy said.