CINCINNATI • The more that Cardinals ace Carlos Martinez struggles with his rhythm and his control, the more it seems that it might have been a good idea to take on one more minor-league start as he rehabilitated from the strained lat that put him on the disabled list.
For the second game in succession Sunday, Martinez was out of whack. Martinez, who had missed nearly a month because of his injury, walked seven in just 3 2/3 innings as he and the Cardinals lost to the Cincinnati Reds 6-3.
In his two games back from the DL, Martinez has lasted a total of 7 2/3 innings, giving up seven runs and walking 12.