Cardinals To Celebrate Adam Wainwright During Final Weekend of Regular Season Starting September 29

CARDINALS TO CELEBRATE ADAM WAINWRIGHT DURING FINAL WEEKEND OF REGULAR SEASON ON SEPT. 29-OCT. 1

Club to Honor “Uncle Charlie” with Special Promotional Items, Postgame Concert, Fireworks Show and On-Field Ceremony at Busch Stadium

ST. LOUIS, Mo., September 13, 2023 – The St. Louis Cardinals announced today details regarding the team’s plan to celebrate the legendary career of Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright during the final weekend of the regular season at Busch Stadium from September 29-October 1.

The 42-year-old, who ranks among the franchise leaders in wins (199, 3rd), winning percentage (.609. 3rd), innings pitched (2,661.1, 3rd), games (477, 3rd), games started (410, 2nd), and strikeouts (2,199, 2nd), will retire at the end of the season following an 18-year Major League career, all with St. Louis.

Fans can purchase ticket and find more information at cardinals.com/waino.

Friday, September 29 vs. Cincinnati Reds (7:15 PM)

• Sparks will fly as The Stadium Tour (Waino’s Version) makes it final stop at Busch Stadium. With the purchase of a special Theme Ticket, fans will take home an exclusive t-shirt, celebrating Waino as a Cardinal forever and always. Plus, don’t miss an enchanted pregame concert in Budweiser Terrace by local cover band, Taylor Made. Tickets are available now at cardinals.com/theme.

Saturday, September 30 vs. Cincinnati Reds (6:15 PM)

• Fans are invited to stay after the game for a special postgame musical performance by Waino, who will be joined by his Opening Day accompaniment, as he debuts three new original songs from his upcoming album, followed by an in-stadium fireworks show.

Sunday, October 1 vs. Cincinnati Reds (2:15 PM)

• The team will host a special on-field pregame ceremony honoring Adam and featuring his former teammates and Cardinals dignitaries beginning at approximately 1:30 PM.
• 25,000 fans, ages 16 and older, will take home an exclusive, one-of-a-kind Adam Wainwright playable 21” guitar. Courtesy of Equifax.

— STL —