Cardinals: Top three Adam Wainwright postseason moments

With Adam Wainwright's Cardinal career coming to a close, let's look at three iconic postseason moments he provided for St. Louis.

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#3. 2013 NLDS Game 5

In 2013, the Cardinals matched up with the Pirates in the NLDS. St. Louis won an MLB-most 97 games that year and cruised to their first NL Central title since 2009.

After Michael Wacha turned in a gem in Game 4 of the series to keep the Cardinals alive, it was Wainwright's turn to shine.

True to form, Wainwright was lights out, pitching a complete game to send the Cardinals to the NLCS. He allowed just one run on eight hits, striking out six batters and only walking one.

Following the final out, a mob scene took place on the infield as the Cardinals stormed out of the dugout and Wainwright shared an embrace with his longtime batterymate Yadier Molina.

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