The Cubs continued their roller-coaster early season Thursday afternoon against the Cardinals. A fast start offensively combined with a quality outing by Jon Lester was enough to hold off a late St. Louis surge.
A series of misplays gave the Cards an early 1-0 lead, but the Cubs answered back with two in the bottom of the 1st. St. Louis starter Luke Weaver allowed nine hits, eight of which were singles as the Cubs built a 6-1 lead with small ball. A Jason Heyward homer built the Chicago lead to 8-1.
Eddie Butler took over in the 7th inning and could not record an out.