Next up for Adam Wainwright is opening night in Chicago. The right-hander proved he is ready to go by pitching into the seventh inning in St. Louis' 3-2 loss to the Miami Marlins on Tuesday. Wainwright allowed two runs and eight hits while throwing 93 pitches in 6 2-3 innings. ''We know what he does on the big stage and how he rises to the occasion for big opportunities - and opening day is a big opportunity,'' Cardinals manager Mike Matheny said. More...