Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright had another disastrous outing during Monday's 7-2 loss against the Reds. The veteran right-hander allowed six runs on 10 hits and two walks, while striking out three in six innings.
Wainwright (15-9) allowed at least one run in each of the first four innings. Ryan Ludwick had an RBI single in the first inning, Zack Cozart had an RBI single in the second inning, Shin-Soo Choo had a two-run homer in the second inning, Todd Frazier had an RBI single in the third inning and Joe Votto hit a solo home run in the fourth inning.
Wainwright has lost two straight starts, allowing 15 runs on 18 hits and four walks in eight innings (16.88 ERA). Wainwright's ERA has jumped from 2.58 to 3.14 in his last two starts.
He will look to end his losing skid when he returns to action Saturday against the Pirates. Wainwright is winless in two starts against Pittsburgh this season, posting a 4.50 ERA.