Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright took the mound Wednesday night at Colorado. While he was effective on the pitching rubber, he was probably even better with the bat.

Wainwright went 3 for 3 at the plate with two RBI on the night to help out his own cause. He earned the win to improve to 17-9 on the season as he gave up three runs on 10 hits and a walk over 7 2/3 innings. He struck out eight batters and his ERA is now at 2.98 on the year.

The 32-year-old has earned wins in two of his last three starts and has given up just four runs over a span of 22 2/3 innings over that stretch with 22 Ks. Wainwright does not yet have his next start scheduled for manager Mike Matheny. That said, he should make his next start on Monday or Tuesday against Washington.