SARASOTA, Florida (Ticker) -- Pedro Martinez is in midseason form.

A three-time Cy Young Award winner, Martinez allowed just two hits in six innings and the Boston Red Sox posted a 5-3 win over the Cincinnati Reds in a Grapefruit League game.

Displaying his impeccable control, Martinez struck out seven and walked none. He yielded a solo home run to Sean Casey in the second inning and a single by Michael Tucker in the third.

Kent Mercker retired all four batters he faced for the save.

Brian Daubach highlighted a three-run first inning with a two-run single and Darren Lewis added a solo homer in the fifth for the Red Sox.

Reds ace Pete Harnisch pitched six innings and surrendered four runs and five hits for his third loss of the spring.