Cubs vs Cardinals

The Chicago Cubs edged the St. Louis Cardinals with a 6-3 victory on Friday, extending their winning streak to three games. The Cubs capitalized on a five-run second inning, highlighted by Christian Bethancourt's three-run homer, which overshadowed Erick Fedde's debut for St. Louis. The Cardinals managed to score all three of their runs through bases-loaded walks, struggling to capitalize on scoring opportunities throughout the game. The following day, the Cardinals mounted a late comeback, scoring four of their five runs in the eighth inning to win 5-4, benefitting from multiple defensive errors by the Cubs. Tommy Pham's critical tripled and a two-run single by Nolan Arenado were pivotal in this comeback. Despite the win, the Cardinals have faced challenges recently, losing five of their last eight games.