Cardinals starting pitcher Michael Wacha earned his first win in the majors Tuesday night against the Mets.

Wacha (1-0) bounced back from a rough first inning, which he surrendered two hits, three walks and two runs. The 21-year-old settled down and pitched five scoreless innings after that. The right-hander permitted two runs on five hits and three walks while striking out four in six innings in a 9-2 win.

Wacha has allowed two runs or fewer in two of his last three starts. He has a 4.58 ERA and a 1.19 WHIP. He is scheduled to make his next start Sunday at Miami.