ST. LOUIS (AP) — Carlos Martinez wasn't sure how to react.
The St. Louis right-hander took his time as he circled the bases after hitting his first major league home run in the Cardinals' 3-2 win over the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday.
"I was slow because it was so exciting," Martinez said. "I was running, but I wanted it to last."
Dexter Fowler added a two-run homer for the Cardinals, who won their second game in a row.
Chicago has dropped four straight and 13 of 17. The White Sox fell to a season-low 12 games under .