With wins in the first two games of the series, the Cubs had a chance to all but eliminate the Cardinals with a win on Sunday. Chicago jumped out to a 3-0 lead behind starter Jose Quintana, but a misplay in the field followed by a mistake pitch led to a three-run home run and a tie game. The Cubs would retake the lead with a clutch two-out, RBI single and they made it hold up in a 4-3 victory (box score).
Why The Cubs Won
As was the case all weekend, the Cubs were the recipients of strong pitching.