Martinez allowed just one run in the first inning, and it was due in part to left fielder Gavin Lux losing track of the ball in the sun. Lux lost the flight of the ball in the setting sun and had a Nolan Arenado's deep fly pass over him,

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.

Its Monday, April 28 and the Cardinals (12-16) are in Cincinnati to take on the Reds (15-13). Andre Pallante is slated to take the mound for St. Louis against Nick Martinez for Cincinnati.