Nick Martinez pitched six sparkling innings, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the St. Louis Cardinals 3-1 on Monday night for their fifth straight win. Martinez (1-3) allowed one run and five hits in the opener of a seven-game homestand.

Jose Trevino homered and Nick Martinez allowed one run over six innings to lead the Cincinnati Reds past the visiting St. Louis Cardinals, 3-1, Monday night.

That's more like the Nick Martinez that the Cincinnati Reds and their fans want to see. The Reds opened a four-game series vs. the Cardinals with a 3-1 win Monday.

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The St. Louis Cardinals hit the road to face the Cincinnati Reds in the opener of a 4-game series at Great American Ball Park Monday.

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