Wainwright will start Game 1 of the NLDS against the Dodgers on Friday, Jenifer Langosch of MLB.com reports. This was widely assumed, even before the Cardinals scratched Wainwright from his scheduled start last Sunday, but manager Mike Matheny confirmed that Wainwright will oppose Clayton Kershaw in Friday's series opener. Wainwright, who tossed a complete game but took the loss to the Dodgers in his lone start against them in the regular season, will be followed by Lance Lynn, John Lackey and Shelby Miller.