Cardinals starting pitcher Lance Lynn struck out a season-high 11 batters and received plenty of run support during a 15-2 rout of the Reds Sunday. Lynn was given a 4-0 lead before even stepping onto the mound in the fourth inning and allowed his only runs on a Zack Cozart two-run homer in the second inning.
The right-hander allowed four hits and two walks in eight innings, while winning for the second time in three starts. Lynn has allowed a total of four runs in his last three starts (21 innings). Lynn has managed at least 10 strikeouts twice this season.
Lynn (13-5) will return to action Friday against the Cubs. He is 1-2 with a 4.67 ERA in three starts against the NL Central rivals in 2013.