ST. LOUIS -- Having come so close to notching his first career complete games at points earlier this season, Carlos Martinez finally achieved the career first on Saturday. Backed by the offense's most potent performance in three weeks, Martinez limited the Phillies to four hits while throwing the first and final pitches in a 7-0 win at Busch Stadium.
It was the second time this season that Martinez covered nine scoreless innings. The earlier instance, however, netted him a no-decision, as the Cardinals' offense offered no support. This time, it came through with plenty. A four-run fourth and three-run seventh helped the club to a second consecutive win.