Overview

• Michael Busch’s three-run homer in the second inning powered a six-run rally to give the Cubs control early in St. Louis.
• Matt Shaw added an RBI triple in the third inning and a solo homer in the fifth to extend Chicago’s lead to 9-0.
• Colin Rea delivered six innings of one-run ball to earn his ninth victory and anchor the pitching staff.
• Carson Kelly and Dansby Swanson each recorded three hits as the offense snapped its two-game scoring drought.
• The series is tied 1-1 and Sunday’s rubber match will pit Shōta Imanaga against Sonny Gray with the Cubs five games behind the Brewers.