(St. Louis, MO) — The Cardinals built a 6-0 lead in the fourth inning and hung on to beat the Blue Jays 6-4 and complete a doubleheader sweep at Busch Stadium. Dexter Fowler homered among three hits and Matt Adams went 3-for-3 with two RBI. Adam Wainwright picked up his second win.
>>Cardinals Beat Blue Jays With Walk-Off Slam In Opener
(St. Louis, MO) — Matt Carpenter smacked a walk-off grand slam in the bottom of the 11th inning to give the Cardinals an 8-4 win over the Blue Jays in the first of their day-night doubleheader at Busch. Randal Grickuk’s two-run shot in the ninth tied the game at four for St. Louis, which overcame a 4-0 deficit.
>>Cards Host Reds Tonight
(St. Louis, MO) — The Cardinals welcome the Reds to Busch Stadium tonight for the start of a three-game series. St. Louis sends Lance Lynn to the mound. He’s 2-and-1 with a 2.70 ERA thus far. Cincinnati will start Tim Adelman, who is 0-and-0 with a 2.70 ERA. The Cards are 11-and-11 on the season.
>>Cubs Begin Series In Boston Tonight
(Boston, MA) — After an off-day, the Cubs begin a three-game series tonight in Boston. They battle the Red Sox at Fenway Park, with Jake Arrieta set to start for Chicago. He’s 3-and-0 with a 3.65 ERA. The Red Sox send 1-and-1 Drew Pomeranz to the mound. The Cubs lead the NL Central at 12-and-9.
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