Cardinals' Molina, Wainwright win Gold Glove Awards

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Catcher Yadier Molina and pitcher Adam Wainwright were recognized for fielding excellence Wednesday afternoon when each won National League Rawlings Gold Glove Awards.

It's the second consecutive Gold Glove for Molina, matching an accomplishment set in 2003-04 by catcher Mike Matheny. It's the first Golf Glove for Wainwright.

Other winners in the NL were: Adrian Gonzalez of San Diego at first base; Orlando Hudson of Los Angeles at second base; Jimmy Rollins of Philadelphia at shortstop; Ryan Zimmerman of Washington at third base; and Shane Victorino of Philadelphia, Michael Bourn of Houston and Matt Kemp of Los Angeles in the outfield.

Zimmerman, Bourn and Kemp also were first-time winners.

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