(Chicago, IL) — The Cardinals managed just five hits in a 2-0 loss to the Cubs in game one of a doubleheader at Wrigley Field yesterday. Adam Wainwright was charged with his ninth loss after giving up two runs in six innings. Lars Nootbaar had two doubles in the losing effort.
>>St. Louis Powers Past Chicago In Game Two
(Chicago, IL) — The Cardinals slugged three home runs to beat the Cubs 13-3 in the second game of yesterday’s doubleheader. Nolan Arenado, Tyler O’Neill, and Tommy Edman all went deep in the win. Jake Woodford improved to 3-and-0 after holding Chicago to just one run on four hits in five-and-a-third innings. The Cardinals remain in first place in the NL Central at 71-and-52. Miles Mikolas starts for St. Louis against the Cubs tonight.