Zach McKinstry homers as Cubs beat Cardinals 7-1
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - AUGUST 24: Zach McKinstry #6 of the Chicago Cubs high fives third base coach Willie Harris #33 after hitting a two-run home run against the St. Louis Cardinals during the seventh inning at Wrigley Field on August 24, 2022 in Chica
CHICAGO - Zach McKinstry homered and drove in three runs, helping the Chicago Cubs beat the St. Louis Cardinals 7-1 on Wednesday night.
Nico Hoerner had three hits for Chicago, and Yan Gomes added two RBIs. Rowan Wick (4-6) got five outs for the win, leading a solid performance by the Cubs bullpen.
Lars Nootbaar homered for NL Central-leading St. Louis, and Corey Dickerson went 4 for 4. The Cardinals dropped to 17-5 in August.
Chicago and St. Louis split the first four games of their unusual five-game set. The series finale is Thursday afternoon.