On Sunday, St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright reached a major milestone in his career with his 200th career win. Wainwright was able to achieve this feat in a 1-0 shutout of the Milwaukee Brewers.
The game was a pitcher’s duel between Wainwright and Brewers starter Adrian Houser. Both pitchers had their best stuff on display, as neither team was able to get on the board until the bottom of the sixth inning. That’s when Cardinals outfielder Tyler O’Neill hit a solo home run to give Wainwright the only run he would need.
Wainwright was able to hold the Brewers scoreless for the remainder of the game, allowing him to secure his 200th career win. He finished the game with seven strikeouts and only one walk, and allowed just four hits in the shutout.
This win was a special moment for Wainwright, who has been with the Cardinals since 2005. He is now the fourth pitcher in franchise history to reach 200 wins, joining Bob Gibson, Dizzy Dean, and Jesse Haines.
Wainwright’s 200th win is a testament to his longevity and success in the league. He has been a reliable starter for the Cardinals for many years, and this milestone is just another example of that. It’s likely that he will continue to add to his win total in the coming years, and it will be exciting to see how far he can go.
