Cubs 8, Cardinals 5

Anthony Rizzo is congratulated by teammates after hitting a two-run home run during the first inning.

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Chicago Tribune

Sept. 8, 2015 6:02 PM PT

All the action from Busch Stadium.

Pedro Strop reacts after striking out Cardinals’ Randal Grichuk with the bases loaded to end the seventh inning.

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Justin Grimm pitches in the seventh inning.

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Matt Carpenter can’t make the catch in the seventh inning.

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Austin Jackson slides into second base after hitting a double in the seventh inning.

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Cardinals relief pitcher Carlos Villanueva has trouble fielding a ball hit by Kris Bryant for a single during the seventh inning.

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Anthony Rizzo keeps his foot on the bag as Cardinals’ Michael Wacha grounds out during the third inning.

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Starlin Castro is congratulated by teammate Jason Hammel after hitting a three-run home run during the second inning.

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Starlin Castro grabs his helmet as he rounds the bases after hitting a three-run home run during the second inning.

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Anthony Rizzo rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run during the first inning.

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Jason Hammel throws during the first inning.

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Cardinals starting pitcher Michael Wacha throws during the first inning.

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