4 takeaways as Cardinals avoid sweep by Padres

Albert Pujols #5 of the St. Louis Cardinalslooks on at bat during the sixth inning of a game against the San Diego Padres at PETCO Park on September 22, 2022 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
Albert Pujols #5 of the St. Louis Cardinalslooks on at bat during the sixth inning of a game against the San Diego Padres at PETCO Park on September 22, 2022 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) /
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SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 20: Adam Wainwright #50 of the St. Louis Cardinals pitches during the first inning of a game against the San Diego Padres at PETCO Park on September 20, 2022 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 20: Adam Wainwright #50 of the St. Louis Cardinals pitches during the first inning of a game against the San Diego Padres at PETCO Park on September 20, 2022 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) /

Adam Wainwright has concerning outing for the Cardinals

As Wainwright spoke with media after his 10th loss of the season, he admitted to being in a “dead arm” period. That’s not good. Wainwright pitched six innings, giving up six hits, two walks four earned runs and a homer to Ha-Seong Kim. He did strike out one.

While Wainwright said he felt better after this start, it’s still concerning to know he’s feeling dead arm. With the Cardinals bringing back an improving Dakota Hudson, this may allow the Cardinals to give Wainwright a break to rest up before the playoffs.

Wainwright and Yadier Molina did have their 326 start as a battery, just building up their record.