Wacha replaced by Bowman after six quality innings
With Michael Wacha set to lead off the sixth inning for the Cardinals, manager Mike Matheny sent Jose Martinez to the plate, ending Wacha's night on the mound. Matt Bowman will pitch the start of the seventh inning.
Wacha's performance was a welcome boost.
After failing to pitch more than 4 1/3 innings in each of his previous three starts, Wacha pitched six innings and allowed just two runs, both in the third. He struck out two batters and allowed five hits in 87 pitches.
It was Wacha's first quality start since May 16 against the Giants.