Watch: Wainwright destroys 1st HR of 2017

Adam Wainwright hasn't exactly dazzled on the mound early on this season, but the St. Louis Cardinals ace can still rake.

Wainwright, the veteran right-hander who went deep twice last year and led all pitchers (min. 30 PA) in isolated power, unloaded Friday on a Wily Peralta offering for his first home run of the 2017 campaign - a 402-foot blast that gave his club an early 2-1 lead over the Milwaukee Brewers.

Thanks to Wainwright, who also added a two-run single in the top of the fourth, the Cardinals have now homered in 23 consecutive games at Miller Park.