Brewers' Colin Rea to face Braves' Bryce Elder instead of Chris Sale

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Milwaukee's Colin Rea will be on the mound when the Brewers begin a three-game road series on Tuesday against the Atlanta Braves.

But instead of a showdown with Atlanta ace Chris Sale, the Brewers will be matched against Braves right-hander Bryce Elder (2-4, 5.67 ERA), who was recalled Monday afternoon and will pitch the series opener.

Atlanta, in second place in the Nati