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Game 1
Cardinals 5, Cubs 4
W-Ryan Helsley (1-0, 0.00) L-Luke Little (0-1, 9.00)
HR-
STL-Dylan Carlson (1), Nolan Arenado (1), Tommy Edman (1)
CHC-Nico Hoerner (1), Owen Caissie (1)

The Cubs got to Chris Bassitt early, with a pair of 2 run shots in the first inning. But from there on they could get zip, while the Cardinals would slowly work their way back into the game. Rookie close Luke Little came in looking for the 2 inning save but allowed a pair of solo shots, Dylan Carlson to tie it in the 8th and Tommy Edman for the lead an inning later.

Game 2
Cardinals 8, Cubs 4
W-Kenyan Middleton (1-0, 3.38) L-Ben Brown (0-1, 3.38) S-Giovanny Gallegos (1, 0.00)
HR-
STL-Jordan Walker 2 (2)
CHC-None

Jordan Walker got to rookie Ben Brown twice, hitting 2 bombs and driving in 7 runs total. Turned into a bullpen game for the Cardinals as Kyle Gibson left in the 2nd inning with a back injury, but they held it down to send their rivals home early.