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Steven Matz, St. Louis Cardinals, SP - News, Stats, Bio
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Matz is fastest for Cardinals, and closer Gallegos has slowest
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Wainwright goes 9 for Cards, but Brewers win it in 10th, 3-2
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Adam Wainwright has groin strain and will open 2023 season on
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NL Cy Young race reminds how Cardinals have sunk in standings
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Steven Matz continues his roll as he leads the Cardinals to a 6-2
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Wainwright goes 9 for Cards, but Brewers win it in 10th, 3-2
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Royals send off Wainwright in a farewell full of fireworks, win 12-8
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Adam Wainwright placed on COVID-19 IL
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Cardinals' Steven Matz to be shut down with lat strain
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First Pitch: Steven Matz returns to mound for Cardinals after