PITTSBURGH • The word “comparable” is being used a lot these days as any amateur draftee of even scant consequence is being compared to notable players past or present by a cadre of breathless analysts.
But, in the context of the Cardinals’ 9-3 win in 12 innings over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday night, what possibly could compare to pitcher Adam Wainwright delivering the tie-breaking, pinch-hit double in the 12th?
“That’s the highlight of his life, right there,” said pitching coach Derek Lilliquist. “The equivalent would be (Brandon) Moss coming in throwing knuckleballs and getting the save.