(Chicago, IL) — Aledmys Diaz went 3-for-4 with a two-run homer as the Cardinals beat the Cubs 7-2 at Wrigley Field. Matt Carpenter added a two-run double for St. Louis. Michael Wacha notched his third win while Jake Arrieta dropped to 11-and-2 with the loss.
>>Cardinals At Mariners Tomorrow
(Seattle, WA) — The Cardinals are off today. They make the second stop on their three-city road trip tomorrow night in Seattle. Carlos Martinez will start the opener of the three-game series for St. Louis, while the Mariners send newly-acquired Wade LeBlanc to the mound. First pitch is at 9:10 p.m.
>>Cubs At Marlins Tonight
(Miami, FL) — The Cubs begin an 11-game road trip tonight in Miami. They play the first of a four-game series against the Marlins, with Jon Lester slated to oppose Miami’s Wei-Yin Chen. First pitch is at 6:10 p.m. Chicago will also play the Reds and Mets on this road swing.
>>Molina Still Leads At Catcher In NL All-Star Voting
(New York, NY) — Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina leads the Giants Buster Posey by 75-thousand votes in NL voting for next month’s All-Star Game. Brandon Moss is fifth at first base, Matt Carpenter is third at third base, and Stephen Piscotty and Matt Holliday are 10th and 12th in the outfield.
>>Five Cubs Leading NL All-Star Voting
(New York, NY) — Five Cubs are in line to start the July 12th All-Star Game in San Diego. First baseman Anthony Rizzo leads the NL with more than 2.2-million votes. Also leading are second baseman Ben Zobrist, shortstop Addison Russell, third baseman Kris Bryant and outfielder Dexter Fowler.
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