ST. LOUIS -- The subject of identity came up again in the Cardinals' clubhouse Wednesday, after St. Louis dropped the rubber game to the Brewers by a 3-2 score. This is a common theme these days when talking about Adam Wainwright, to Adam Wainwright or both. It's considered often in the 36-year-old's mind. Who he is. The pitcher he's been. And what type of pitcher, at this stage in his career, he can still be.
"I can't try to be Carlos Martinez or Jordan Hicks," Wainwright said. "I need to be me.