9 star-studded standouts in St. Louis Cardinals sweep of Cubs

Aug 2, 2022; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Cardinals center fielder Dylan Carlson (3) slides and catches a ball hit by Chicago Cubs center fielder Rafael Ortega (not pictured) during the fifth inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 2, 2022; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Cardinals center fielder Dylan Carlson (3) slides and catches a ball hit by Chicago Cubs center fielder Rafael Ortega (not pictured) during the fifth inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports
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ST LOUIS, MO – AUGUST 02: Adam Wainwright #50 of the St. Louis Cardinals pitches against the Chicago Cubs in the first inning at Busch Stadium on August 2, 2022 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Joe Puetz/Getty Images)
ST LOUIS, MO – AUGUST 02: Adam Wainwright #50 of the St. Louis Cardinals pitches against the Chicago Cubs in the first inning at Busch Stadium on August 2, 2022 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Joe Puetz/Getty Images)

Adam Wainwright shines in Yadier Molina’s return

In their 317th start together as a battery, the duo of Wainwright and Molina are now in possession of second all-time in most starts as a battery in Major League Baseball. The two only trail Mickey Lolich and Bill Freehan who had 324 starts together.

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Wainwright earned his eighth win of the season after pitching seven innings, giving up six hits. HE struck out four and induced nine swings and misses.

Jordan Hicks pitched the eighth inning. He struck out two batters, topping out at a max velocity of 100.6 mph. He did induce one swing and miss.

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