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Gyorko's hit puts Cards ahead 3-1 in eighth

MILWAUKEE •Jedd Gyorko’s second hit of the game, a two-out single to center, scored Yadier Molina in the eighth as the Cardinals nudged their lead to 3-1 over the Milwaukee Brewers Saturday at Miller Park.

Molina had doubled with two out against former Cardinal Blaine Boyer.

MARTINEZ FANS 11, BUT OUT AFTER FIVE

Cardinals righthander Carlos Martinez struck out a career-high-tying 11 Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday. It took him 103 pitches, which got him only through five innings before he had to give way to lefthander Tyler Lyons although he left with a 2-1 lead.