Cardinals' Adam Wainwright: Battles way to victory against Cubs

Wainwright (6-4) tossed 6.2 innings, giving up three runs on six hits while walking three and striking out four in Tuesday's win over the Cubs.

Analysis:

It was a battle for Wainwright all night as he allowed the leadoff hitter to reach base in six of seven innings. Despite having to wiggle out of trouble by spending most of the night working from the stretch, he somehow managed to earn his sixth win of the year. After a brutal start to his 2016 campaign, Wainwright has settled in a bit as of late. In his last seven starts, the three-time All-Star is 4-1 and has lowered his ERA by more than two points, which now sits at its lowest point since Opening Day.