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Piscotty homer gives Cards early lead

CHICAGO •If the Cubs are going to win their first playoff series here at Wrigley Field, they're going to have to dig their way out of a two-run hole.

Cardinals rookie Stephen Piscotty turned the first pitch he saw from Cubs starter Jason Hammel into a two-run homer to give the Cards an early lead in Tuesday's Game 4.

Piscotty's blast to left center, his third of the postseason, scored Matt Carpenter, who led off with a single.

Molina out, Cruz in: Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina is a late scratch from Tuesday's lineup and Tony Cruz will catch Game 4 of the National League division series against the Chicago Cubs.