The Cubs split a four-game series with the Brewers this week and could possibly have won all four games.
So when the Cardinals came to town Thursday, there was at least some hope that the Cubs could continue doing something they’d rarely done this year — win at Wrigley Field.
First game of the series, at least — check. The Cubs hit some home runs, but also put together some rallies without the long ball and defeated the Cardinals 7-5 Thursday evening, their third win in a row.
The Cubs scored a pair in the first inning.