Starting pitcher Adam Wainwright became the second Cardinals' pitcher to flirt with a no-hitter in as many days Saturday. He did not allow a hit until the eighth inning against the Rockies.
After Shelby Miller retired the final 27 Rockies batters Friday, Wainwright sat down the first 13 he faced before a fifth-inning walk of Todd Helton. He finished a complete game with just two hits allowed, while striking out seven and walking just the one batter.
Wainwright earned a 3-0 win to push his record to 5-2. He is the first pitcher in the majors with two complete-game shutouts to his name this season. Wainwright ranks 10th in the National League with a 2.30 ERA, and ninth with a 0.99 WHIP. He has struck out 55 batters in 58 2/3 innings as well.
Wainwright is scheduled to take the mound next Thursday against the Mets at home.