Cardinals starting pitcher Shelby Miller got off to a quick start and received plenty of support in a 13-3 win over the Reds.
Miller cruised through the first five innings, before appearing to run out of steam short of a quality start. Miller struck out eight and allowed just two hits and two walks in the first five innings, but was no longer fooling Reds' hitters in the sixth. Miller was tagged for three runs and chased without recording an out in the sixth inning.
Miller was charged with three runs on five hits and three walks, while striking out eight hitters in five innings of work. He earned an easy win to push him to 11-7 on the season, while his ERA rose to 2.89.
Miller has not allowed more than three runs in any of his last five starts, but is just 2-2 in that span, as he has struggled to get deep into games at times. He will make his next start Wednesday against the Dodgers.