CINCINNATI -- Michael Wacha was spotted a 2-0 lead before he toed the rubber in Saturday's start against the Reds thanks to back-to-back first-inning home runs from Jose Martinez and Marcell Ozuna, and the right-hander took it from there, winning his eighth consecutive decision in the Cardinals' 6-4 victory at Great American Ball Park.
Wacha lasted 5 2/3 innings and gave up two earned runs on four hits, with three walks and six strikeouts. Outside of a rough fourth inning, he kept Cincinnati off-balance at the plate for much of the afternoon as the Cardinals won their 13th consecutive game vs.