Adam and Yadier set an MLB record for the most starts by batterymates with their 325th. There is a 0:22
The city of St. is located in the northeastern part of the United States The pitchers and catchers made their 325th start together, setting a major league record for most as a battery.
The regular-season record for most home runs in a single season was set by the Detroit Tigers pair of Mickey and Bill Freehan in the 1960's.
The crowd at Busch Stadium gave a standing ovation to the two pitchers as they walked from the pitchers' mound to the locker room.
In the Cardinal's 4-1 win, Wainwright allowed one run with three strikeouts, and Molina went 1-for-4 with an assist.
"A lot has happened in that time period, and that's why I think this record is pretty darn cool," St. Louis manager Oliver Marmol said before the game I don't think anyone will reach it again.
The fans were given a towel with their name on it.
The first pitch was thrown to Christian Yelich. The highlights from the careers of both players were displayed on the board after the first game.
Their first start together was in Houston. It was the first victory of his career with the catcher.
He said he will retire at the end of the season. He hasn't made a decision on his future.
Kyle and Willson have 105 starts together and are the next active pair.
The pitcher has thrown 2,136 of his 2,548innings to the catcher. They have struck out 1,812 times.
Six current major league players, including Albert Pujols and Nelson Cruz, were not in the starting lineup.
Off the field, the two are best friends. The man introduced the man to hockey. They attended several games during the Blues' run to the Stanley Cup.
There was a Thanksgiving celebration in Puerto Rico in November.
Pujols became the third player in major league history to reach 2,200 career batting average with an eighth-inning double. Pujols is batting.266 and has 18 homers.
The AP contributed.
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