Cardinals starter Carlos Martinez struck out eight, but allowed three runs on 10 hits over five innings in a no-decision against the Cubs on Wednesday. The young right-hander walked just one, but was fortunate to not let the game get out of hand with the high amount of baserunners.
All three runs Martinez allowed came within the first two innings. But he was forced to throw a lot of pitches, totaling 99 over his five innings of work. The Cardinals went on to beat the Cubs 4-3.
Martinez has now given up at least three earned runs in seven of his last eight starts following Wednesday's performance.