Adam Wainwright moved one step closer to a big milestone for St. Louis.
John Means showed he may be able to help Baltimore down the stretch.
Both starting pitchers could take some positives from this matchup Tuesday night. Wainwright pitched five solid innings for his 199th win, helping the Cardinals beat the Orioles 5-2. Means made his first appearance since having Tommy John surgery last April. He went five innings as well, although he allowed a couple homers.
“I don’t really believe in moral victories, to be honest with you," Means said. “I wanted to get the win today, but I just didn’t quite pitch well enough.