For the 456th time in franchise history, the Cubs swept a twin-bill with a 5-3 win in the nightcap, thanks to a very strong start from rookie Dallas Beeler and a three-run seventh inning that featured multiple oddities.
With one out, pinch-hitter Miguel Montero drew a walk against St. Louis right-hander Seth Maness, who then faced a second pinch-hitter in Jonathan Herrera.
After the Chicago utilityman dealt with a helmet mishap, he delivered a single past a diving Mark Reynolds to put men at first and second for the Cubs, who trailed 2-1 at this point in the game.