Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright gave up three earned runs on three hits, including a home run, while striking out two in the first inning of Tuesday's All-Star Game.
Wainwright was also embroiled in a bit of controversy after implying to a reporter that he served up an easy pitch to Derek Jeter, who doubled to lead off the game for the AL side. Wainwright later came on camera during the telecast to apologize for his comments. Mike Trout drove Jeter in with a triple, and afte rthe next batter struck out, Miguel Cabrera smashed a two-run home run to give the AL team a 3-0 lead.
Wainwright has given up more than two earned runs just once in his last 12 stats during the regular season. He's primed to build upon his 1.83 ERA, 0.91 WHIP and 115:27 K:BB ratio in the second half.