The Cardinals’ surprising start is due in large part to terrific starting pitching. The rotation St. Louis began with on opening day had a career record less than .500. Yet the current starters’ combined 3.57 ERA ranks second only to the Braves’ in the majors:
W-L ERA Comment
RHP Adam Wainwright 3-1 2.60 Converted closer now the ace
RHP Joel Piñeiro 2-2 3.75 Latest reclamation project
RHP Kyle Lohse 3-1 3.79 Signed for $4.25M late in spring
RHP Braden Looper 4-1 3.86 Only second year as a starter
RHP Todd Wellemeyer 3-1 4.07 Waiver-wire pickup from Royals
Troy E. Renck, The Denver Post
