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Grand to Bland: Carpenter's slam takes Game 1, but offense quiets in 4-2 Game 2 loss for split with Cubs

Matt Carpenter celebrates with Cardinals teammates after hitting a first-inning grand slam against the Chicago Cubs during Game 1 of Wednesday's doubleheader at Wrigley Field. (AP Photo)

CHICAGO — The offense that gave the Cardinals a chance to hold their best relievers back for the evening game left those same relievers no lead to hold and no margin for error.

The Cardinals rallied in the sixth inning to tie Wednesday's second game of a doubleheader only to see the game come undone in the top of the seventh and final inning at Wrigley Field.