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.

To kick off the first game of a four-game series against the Cincinnati Reds, the St. Louis Cardinals will send Andre Pallante to the mound. It will be his and the team's first meeting of the season.

Fresh from a successful road trip and riding a four-game winning streak, the Cincinnati Reds open a four-game home series against the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday night.