CUBS TAKE SERIES FINALE FROM CARDS

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Jon Lester threw 2 hit ball while allowing an unearned run in the Cubs 8-5 win over the Cardinals Thursday at Wrigley Field. He struck out 7 and did not allow a hit until Jedd Gyroko lined a 1 out single in the fifth inning. Jason Heyward blasted a two run homer, Anthony Rizzo had three hits, and Kris Bryant and Kyle Schwarber drove in two runs apiece in the win. The two teams split the short two game series. The Cubs are in Colorado Friday night to open a three games series against the Rockies at Coors Field. Kyle Handricks (0-1) will go against Jon Gray (1-3) in the opener. Broadcast time on Lite 103 WAKO is 7:05 p.m. Central Time 8:05 Eastern.