Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright was unable to make an early lead stand up and had to settle for a no-decision in a 5-4 loss to the Pirates Wednesday.
Wainwright allowed four runs on eight hits in seven innings of work, while throwing 108 pitches. He struck out six and walked just one batter. He had a 4-2 lead after three innings, but allowed one run in each of the fourth and fifth innings to spoil his shot at a win.
Wainwright remains 13-6 on the season, though his ERA rose to 2.61 in the outing. Wainwright's next start is set for Monday against the Dodgers.