Cardinals pitcher Carlos Martinez had a tough time with the long ball Tuesday against the Pirates.
Martinez tossed six innings, giving up four runs. He allowed eight hits and walked two. Martinez did manage to strike out six hitters. While he proved to be hittable during the course of the game, there were only two hits that really mattered. Pedro Alvarez clubbed a two-run shot to right center in the fourth inning, and Andrew McCutchen followed that up with a two-run shot the following inning.
Despite giving up four runs, Martinez did not factor into the decision. His next start will come against the Brewers.