Hammel stars on mound, plate in Cubs’ rout of Cardinals
ST. LOUIS (AP) Jason Hammel had a lot to do with the early six-run cushion. The pitcher went above and beyond in helping end the Chicago Cubs’ first three-game losing […]
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Grichuk’s homer in 9th lifts Cardinals to 4-3 win
ST. LOUIS (AP) Randal Grichuk told reporters Monday afternoon that his sore back was OK. A few hours later, Grichuk proved it with his first career walk-off home run. Grichuk’s […]
Continue ReadingCubs’ Arrieta throws second no-hitter in past 11 starts
CINCINNATI (AP) When he went to the Chicago Cubs as part of a trade that included bonus slots for international players, Jake Arrieta was convinced he’d someday do great things. […]
Continue ReadingAfter delay, Cardinals beat Cubs 5-3 to avoid sweep
ST. LOUIS (AP) Matt Holliday homered, Carlos Martinez threw seven strong innings and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Chicago Cubs 5-3 on Wednesday to avoid a three-game sweep to […]
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Hammel leads Cubs past Cardinals with arm, bat
ST. LOUIS (AP) Jason Hammel has three RBIs compared to two runs allowed through three starts. And even though Jason Heywardisn’t getting hits, he’s impacting the game on defense. Hammel […]
Continue ReadingLackey strikes out 11 against old team as Cubs top Cards 5-0
ST. LOUIS (AP) John Lackey had a little extra something in the tank for his old team. The 37-year-old right-hander struck out 11 in seven innings of four-hit ball and […]
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