Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright had his worst start of the spring Sunday against the Mets. The right-hander would allow three runs on seven hits and no walks, while striking out two in 4 1/3 innings.
The Mets got their first run of the game in the first inning on a balk by Wainwright. The Mets opened a 3-0 lead in the second on Cory Vaughn's two-run homer. Wainwright would then settle down, not allowing another run until he was lifted with one out in the fifth inning.
Wainwright's spring ERA jumped from 1.69 to 3.72. He has five strikeouts and has issued one walk in 9 2/3 innings.