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Adam Wainwright's final season has been challenging, but now he's just a win away from 200
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When pulling Adam Wainwright, Cardinals manager Oli Marmol replaces Pujols and Molina and they walk off together : r/baseball
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Adam Wainwright returning to Cardinals in 2023
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Adam Wainwright and Yadier Molina revisit their first start, and it's hilarious - The Athletic
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Cardinals trounced 14-0 by Astros in series finale as Adam Wainwright gives up six runs
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Adam Wainwright finally earns his 199th victory, and Cardinals top AL-leading Orioles 5-2
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Wainwright gets 200th win as the Cardinals blank the Brewers 1-0
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Wainwright returns to New York to torment Mets one final time, picks up win No. 198 - Viva El Birdos
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Morning Briefing: Adam Wainwright Will Start Game 1 For Team USA - Metsmerized Online
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Jordan Montgomery pitches St. Louis Cardinals to 4-2 victory over Houston Astros
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St. Louis Cardinals Eliminated by Philadelphia Phillies in Wild-Card Round - The New York Times
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Adam Wainwright returning to Cardinals in 2023 for 18th MLB season
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Wainwright strikes out in cameo to end career as Cardinals beat Reds 4-3. Votto ejected
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Adam Wainwright shut down for season as Cardinals veteran ends 18-season career with win No. 200
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Wainwright pulled out all the stops to try to break losing streak