CHICAGO -- The Cubs got the quality start they'd been lacking over the past couple of weeks and their offense seemed to have provided them with enough runs in the nightcap of Saturday's doubleheader against the Cardinals.
Then, the Cubs' strong bullpen finally bent and a late-innings surge from the Cardinals sent Chicago to a 6-3 loss at Wrigley Field.
The Cubs were leading, 3-1, after six solid innings from starter Mike Montgomery when -- as has been the case this entire series -- Matt Carpenter happened.