Jon Lester was dominant through six innings of two-hit ball in his 100th start as Cub, Jason Heyward hit a two-run homer and Chicago defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 8-5 on Thursday.
The Chicago Cubs have added yet another major piece as they try to end what will become a 108-year championship drought by the start of the 2016 postseason.
Jason Heyward decided to cut loose for a change.
The usually reserved St. Louis outfielder celebrated in grand fashion after his two-run, tie-breaking double in the seventh inning
ST. LOUIS (AP) - Carlos Martinez pitched six strong innings and Jason Heyward hit his first home run for St. Louis to lead the Cardinals over the Cincinnati Reds 5-2 yesterday for their fourth straight win.