Cubs starting pitcher Alec Mills allowed two runs on four hits and two walks in four innings. The Cardinals (90-72) lost three of their last five games after clinching a National League wild-card playoff berth with their 17-game winning streak. Frank Schwindel went 2-for-3 with an RBI and two runs scored for the Cubs (71-91), who closed their season by winning four of their last five games. Matt Duffy drove in two runs as the visiting Chicago Cubs edged the St. Louis Cardinals 3-2 in seven innings in a rain-shortened game. Cardinals starting pitcher Jake Woodford (3-4) allowed three runs on six hits in five innings.

Source: National Post October 03, 2021 22:41 UTC