Adam Wainwright turned back the clock with a complete game on his 39th birthday as the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Cleveland Indians 7-2 Sunday.
The oldest active player in the majors, Wainwright threw a four-hitter for his 23rd career complete game and first in four years. The Cardinals snapped a four-game skid.
The right-hander struck out nine and walked two, going the distance for the first time since July 16, 2016, against the Marlins.
Just as important, he gave a much-needed breather to a bullpen that worked 15 1/3 innings over the previous two games.
Dexter Fowler homered and had three RBI for St. Louis.
Cardinals RHP Ryan Helsley (COVID-19) threw a bullpen and will join the team on its upcoming road trip. St. Louis manager Mike Shildt expects Helsley to be activated early this week.
RHP Dakota Hudson (0-2, 3.32 ERA) begins a three-game series in Cincinnati when he faces RHP Anthony DeSclafani (1-1, 5.71) on Monday night, 4:45 with the pregame and the first pitch 5:40 on KIRX.