Martinez (2-0) allowed three runs on six hits and one walk while striking out six over seven innings, and he earned the win Friday against the Reds.
Martinez gave up a three-run homer to Joey Votto in the third inning to temporarily make the game close, but by the time he left the contest, the Cardinals had a 12-3 lead. He's now posted quality starts in each of his two outings to start the season, although he's faced a pair of the weaker offenses in the National League in the Braves and Reds. He'll make his next start Wednesday against the Cubs.