Adam Wainwright and the St. Louis Cardinals (92-66) face the Pittsburgh Pirates (59-99) at Busch Stadium on Sunday. First pitch is scheduled for 2:15pm (ET). Let’s take a look at some of Wainwright’s Player props for the matchup. Roansy Contreras is the probable pitcher for the Cardinals, while Adam Wainwright is the probable pitcher for the Pirates. The St. Louis Cardinals are favored to win, currently listed at -205. The total runs line is set at 7.0.
Strikeouts
- Wainwright has recorded 139 strikeouts this season – ranking 59th in the MLB – averaging 4.5 per start.
- At home, Wainwright has recorded 86 strikeouts this season – averaging 5.1 per start.
- Wainwright recorded only 3 strikeouts in his most recent start against the Pirates.
- Wainwright has recorded 38 strikeouts in his last six starts against the Pirates.
- Wainwright has recorded 23 strikeouts in his last three home starts against the Pirates.
- Wainwright has recorded 201 strikeouts in his 35 starts against the Pirates since 2010.
- Wainwright has recorded 136 strikeouts in his 21 home starts against the Pirates since 2010.
- The Pirates have struck out 1475 times this season – ranking 2nd in the MLB.
Let’s take a look at how Adam Wainwright performs in some other key statistical areas.
Wins
- Wainwright holds a 11-11 W/L record this season, as well as a 2-2 record from his last five starts.
- Wainwright holds a 20-5 W/L record against the Pirates since 2010.
- At home, Wainwright holds a 13-1 W/L record against the Pirates since 2010.
Home Runs Allowed
- Wainwright has allowed 15 home runs in 31 starts this season.
- Wainwright has allowed 2 home runs in his last nine starts.
- At home, Wainwright has allowed 5 home runs in 17 starts this season.
- At home, Wainwright has allowed 1 home run in his last six starts.
- Wainwright allowed 1 home run in his most recent start against the Pirates.
- Wainwright has allowed 3 home runs in his last nine starts against the Pirates.
- Wainwright has allowed 1 home run in his last three home starts against the Pirates.
- Wainwright has allowed 21 home runs in his 35 starts against the Pirates since 2010.
- Wainwright has allowed 16 home runs in his 21 home starts against the Pirates since 2010.
- Pittsburgh has hit 155 home runs this season – ranking T17th in the MLB.
Earned Run Average
- Wainwright has an ERA of 3.51 this season.
- In his last five appearances against the Pirates, Wainwright has an ERA of 0.24.
- In his last two home appearances against the Pirates, Wainwright has an ERA of 0.00.