Carlos Martinez To Battle With Cubs, Kris Bryant In Opener

In the first inning of the first game of this season, Cardinals starter Carlos Martinez will stand on the pitching rubber, flex his shoulders, tuck his chin, find the grip on his sinker, and stare in at steel-blue eyes he already knows so well.

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Adam Wainwright Chasing Chris Carpenter

In his 11K outing at Wrigley Field on Sunday afternoon, Cardinals ace Adam Wainwright struck out every Chicago Cubs starter at least once, finished more than half of his strikeouts with his curve, and moved past Bob Forsch on the club record books for career Ks.

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