Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright got the start Monday night at home against the Nationals. Wainwright pitched Washington out of playoff contention as he recorded a quality outing.

Wainwright improved to 18-9 on the season as he allowed three earned runs on seven hits and no walks over seven solid innings. He threw 112 pitches and struck out five batters along the way. His ERA is now at 3.01 on the year as he's had another fine year for the Cardinals.

The 32-year-old has won his last three decisions and has been quality in four straight outings. Wainwright will make his last start of the regular season on the season's final day. He takes the hill Sunday against the Chicago Cubs.