Martinez (7-5) allowed just one run on six hits over 8.1 innings in a 5-1 victory over the Pirates on Saturday. He also struck out five and walked three.
The right-hander went through a rough patch in the middle of May, but since May 30, he is 3-0 with a 1.61 ERA and 20 strikeouts over 22.2 innings in three starts. On Saturday, Martinez induced 17 swing-and-misses. Manager Mike Matheny let him throw 122 pitches, but Martinez wasn't quite able to record the complete game. Martinez will look to stay hot in his next start Saturday versus Texas.