Wainwright pitches four more hitless innings

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Wainwright pitches four more hitless innings

ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH

03/05/2007

JUPITER, Fla. -- Chris Duncan made two diving catches in left field and a double play in the first inning to keep it scoreless, but the Houston Astros went on to beat the Cardinals 5-0 in Monday's Grapefruit League game at Roger Dean Stadium.

Cardinals starter Adam Wainwright pitched four innings with two walks, one strikeout, no hits and no runs.

Because of the double play and a runner caught stealing, Wainwright faced the minimum 12 batters.

Wainwright, used throughout 2006 as a reliever, has made two spring starts covering seven innings and still has not allowed a hit.

[love_that_reefer]

Wainwright will make everyone forget about Suppan and Weaver. Jocketty was smart not to overpay for those guys. As for Duncan's two diving catches, they were probably routine for me.

[browntown653]

Chris "The Lumberjack" Duncan really looks like a Gold Glover to me.

I love Wainwright's potential and I think he is going to have a very nice year for his first season as a full-time starter. I'm saying something like 13-8, 3.90 for this year and then only continuing to get better as his career continues.

[love_that_reefer]

They just have to have Izzy stay healthy so Wainwright can stay in the rotation. I agree with your assessment on Wainwright's numbers.