Updated: Oct. 2, 2023 at 1:24 PM

MLB: Adam Wainwright says goodbye as St. Louis Cardinals finish season (11 images)

By Wade Sheridan

The St. Louis Cardinals beat the Cincinnati Reds 4-3 for their final game of the season at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on Sunday. The Cardinals celebrated pitcher Adam Wainwright, who is retiring after 18 seasons. Wainwright won his 200th game in September.

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright acknowledges the fans as he bats for the last time ever in the eighth inning during the Cardinals' final game of the season against the Cincinnati Reds at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on October 1, 2023. Wainwright pitched his entire 18-year career with St. Louis and achieved his 200th career win on September 18, 2023. Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI

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Wainwright waves to fans after ceremonies that honored him before the game. Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI

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Wainwright holds his new Lagotto Romagnolo puppy the Cardinals gave to him. Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI

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Wainwright speaks to reporters after his last game. Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI

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