![]() ![]() “Its a tremendous presence with that trio in the heart of the lineup,” Shildt said. Louis hasn't had three hitters with 30 or more since 2004, and the long ball threat from the middle of the Cardinals' order has been a big reason for their run, Shildt said. Goldschmidt and O'Neill joined Cardinals third-baseman Nolan Arenado with 30 or more homers. O'Neill's 30th homer of the season reached Waveland Avenue, Happ after Harrison Bader doubled for his 300th career hit. Rondón got the rally rolling when he hit for starter J.A. Rondón and O’Neill each connected for a two-run shot in the fifth. The slugging first baseman has four homers and eight RBI in his last three games. Goldschmidt hit his 30th homer in the third, a two-run shot to left off Justin Steele (3-4). McFarland got Frank Schwindel to line out, ending the inning. ![]() The Cubs scored five times in the sixth after Reyes struck out the first two batters. Austin Romine doubled home two runs, and Willson Contreras also had an RBI double. Sergio Alcántara homered for Chicago, which lost for the seventh time in eight games. “We're just playing baseball,” manager Mike Shildt said “We're just going out and everyone is doing everything we can do win in the moment.” Alex Reyes (10-8) got five outs for the win, and Giovanny Gallegos tossed a perfect seventh for his 13th save. Louis also got a pinch-hit homer from José Rondón, and leadoff man Tommy Edman finished with three hits. It also has rocketed the Cards into control of the second NL wild card, leading Philadelphia by 4 1/2 games heading into Friday's action. Louis since it set a team record with 14 in a row in 1935. Louis Cardinals soared to their 13th straight win Friday, using homers by Paul Goldschmidt and Tyler O’Neill to top the Chicago Cubs 8-5 in the opener of a doubleheader. Goldschmidt helps Cardinals beat Cubs for 13th straight winĬHICAGO - The surging St.
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