CHICAGO (AP) Paul DeJong hit a tiebreaking two-run double in St. Louis’ nine-run eighth inning, and the Cardinals cooled off the Chicago Cubs with an 11-4 victory on Friday. St. Louis sent 14 batters to the plate in its highest-scoring inning of the season, taking advantage of a combined six walks by three relievers while improving to 4-4 since the All-Star break.
The series continues Saturday at Wrigley Field as Adam Wainwright starts for the Cardinals, and the Cubs go with Jon Lester. The first pitch is scheduled for 3:05. Saturday’s game can be heard on KTLO-AM. The Ameren Pregame Show begins at 2:10.
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