Cardinals starter Carlos Martinez was dominant in the team's 2-1 win over the Dodgers on Friday. The 23-year-old struck out a career-high 11 batters over seven innings. He gave up one run on three hits, while walking four.
The only run Martinez allowed came on a bases-loaded walk in the second inning. It's the first time the young right-hander allowed a run since May 15, as he saw his scoreless streak end at 21 2/3 innings. Still, it was another impressive performance for Martinez who lowered his ERA to 2.94.
He's scheduled to make his next start Wednesday in Colorado.