CHICAGO -- There are no rally monkeys or lucky rabbit's feet or caps turned backward in the dugout. The Cubs have simply developed a knack for overcoming deficits this season, and they did so again on Thursday night against the Cardinals.
Ian Happ smacked a two-run homer to highlight a five-run fifth inning and Jason Heyward had three hits and two RBIs as the Cubs opened the second half with a 9-6 victory over the Cardinals at Wrigley Field.
It was only Chicago's fourth win in nine games against St.