The same fists raised after Wainwright buckled Carlos Beltran's knees to end Game 7 of the National League Championship Series. The same fingers clenched together when Wainwright struck out Brandon Inge to bring home the Cardinals' 10th championship in Game 5 of the Fall Classic.
"We borderline did the whole jump-up, we were both so excited," Wainwright said, referencing their '06 celebration. "Yadi was excited for me, and I was excited for him, too.