PHILADELPHIA — Carlos Martinez is hoping his Thursday start against the Philadelphia Phillies goes a lot like his last.
The St. Louis Cardinals right-hander shut out Philadelphia on June 10 at Busch Stadium. He will take the mound again Thursday afternoon, squaring off against Aaron Nola in the series finale at Citizens Bank Park.
The Cardinals are looking for their second three-game sweep of the Phillies this month.
Martinez (6-5, 2.86 ERA) silenced the Phillies less than two weeks ago, allowing four hits and one walk while striking out 11 batters in a 109-pitch complete game.