Nolan Arenado hit a tiebreaking, two-run homer in the eighth inning of his home debut with the Cardinals, lifting St. Louis over the Milwaukee Brewers 3-1 Thursday as fans returned to Busch Stadium for the first time since 2019.
Adam Wainwright started his sixth home opener, tying the franchise record set by the late Bob Gibson.
Wainwright, a 39-year-old righthander, allowed one run and five hits in five innings with six strikeouts and two walks.
St. Louis RHP Carlos Martinez (0-1, 7.20) will face RHP Adrian Houser (0-1, 3.60) in the second of the three-game series on Saturday.
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