National League Central rivals clash Monday, April 28, when the St. Louis Cardinals visit the Cincinnati Reds, with the first pitch set for 6:40 p.m. ET on MLB Network. The Cardinals have lost seven of their last 10 games coming into the first matchup of this four-game series,

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,

Nick Martinez pitched six sparkling innings, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the St. Louis Cardinals 3-1 for their fifth straight win.