Martinez (9-6), starting Wednesday afternoon in a makeup of a rainout Tuesday, threw seven strong innings, allowing two runs on four hits and a walk while striking out five en route to a win over San Diego.
Martinez had been slated to start Tuesday's game before it was rained out, which made Wednesday his first start since July 9th. Martinez's fine performance was his eighth quality start in his last nine tries, and brought his ERA to 2.83. He continues to be the star of the Cardinals' rotation, leading the group in ERA and WHIP.