Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright pitched his way into the ninth inning but did not factor in the decision Thursday night against the Angels.

Wainwright allowed a two-run single to Mike Trout in the third and a solo home run to Mark Trumbo in the fourth. He allowed a leadoff single to Albert Pujols in the ninth before he was pulled. Edward Mujica gave up a game-tying home run to Josh Hamilton. Wainwright permitted three runs on seven hits and a walk while striking out three over eight innings.

Wainwright has allowed just six earned runs over his last three starts (23 2/3 innings). He is scheduled to make his next start Wednesday at home against the Astros. The right-hander is 3-4 with a 1.84 ERA in seven starts at home.