Inning after inning, as their lineup looked to string together consistent offense, the Cardinals saw one of the youngest stars from their most storied rival leave his paw prints all over their latest encounter.
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×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Post-Dispatch Cardinals beat writer Daniel Guerrero joined columnist Lynn Worthy to discuss the recent dip in the Cardinals offense, a bullpen reset, some animosity with the Brewers and an upcoming visit by the Cubs.
×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals let series win escape in game two versus the Chicago Cubs
Chicago Cubs runner Pete Crow-Armstrong gestures to his first base coach from second on Saturday, May 30, 2026, after winning a challenge of being called out by ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals infielder Masyn Winn in the third inning of a game at Busch Stadium in ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´.
Cardinals base runner Alec Burleson is tagged out at second base by Cubs infielder Dansby Swanson in the fourth inning Saturday, May 30, 2026,Ìýat Busch Stadium in ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´.
×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals batter Victor Scott II tosses his bat in frustration on Saturday, May 30, 2026, after striking out to end the eighth inning of a game against the Chicago Cubs at Busch Stadium in ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´.
Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong gestures to his first base coach from second base on Saturday, May 30, 2026, after winning a challenge after being called out in the third inning of a game at Busch Stadium.
×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals pitcher Justin Bruihl walks back to the mound as Chicago Cubs runners score on Saturday, May 30, 2026, in the sixth inning of a game at Busch Stadium in ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´.
×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals pitcher Justin Bruihl takes a breath after loading the bases on Saturday, May 30, 2026, in the sixth inning of a game against the Chicago Cubs at Busch Stadium in ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´.
×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals first base coach Stubby Clapp sports plaid-swished Nike Airs on Saturday, May 30, 2026, during a game against the Chicago Cubs at Busch Stadium in ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´.
×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals batter Jordan Walker challenges a called strike on Saturday, May 30, 2026, in the fourth inning as Chicago Cubs catcher Miguel Amaya throws it round the bases in a game at Busch Stadium in ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´. Walker’s challenge failed to be overturned.
×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals catcher Jimmy Crooks stands helpless at the plate on Saturday, May 30, 2026, as Chicago Cubs runner Pete Crow-Armstrong crosses safely in the fifth inning of a game at Busch Stadium in ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´.
×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals pitcher Kyle Leahy hands over the ball to manager Oliver Marmol on Saturday, May 30, 2026, in the fifth inning of a game against the Chicago Cubs at Busch Stadium in ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´.
×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals infielder Alec Burleson makes a catch in foul territory on Saturday, May 30, 2026, as teammate Jordan Walker arrives to back him up in the third inning of a game against the Chicago Cubs at Busch Stadium in ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´.
×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals batter JJ Wetherholt singles on Saturday, May 30, 2026, in the fourth inning of a game against the Chicago Cubs at Busch Stadium in ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´.
×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals base runner Alec Burleson is called by umpire Ramon De Jesus out on Saturday, May 30, 2026, after a tag by Chicago Cubs infielder Dansby Swanson in the fourth inning of a game at Busch Stadium in ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´.
Cardinals starting pitcher Kyle Leahy throws a pitch in the second inningÌýSaturday, May 30, 2026,Ìýagainst the Cubs at Busch Stadium in ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´.
×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals outfielders Victor Scott II talks with Bryan Torres on Saturday, May 30, 2026, after the first three outs of a game against the Chicago Cubs at Busch Stadium in ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´.
×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals outfielders Victor Scott II talks with Bryan Torres on Saturday, May 30, 2026, after the first three outs of a game against the Chicago Cubs at Busch Stadium in ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´.
Cardinals catcher Jimmy Crooks sits in the dugout ahead of his first big league game of the seasonÌýSaturday, May 30, 2026,Ìýagainst the Cubs at Busch Stadium in ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´.
×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals pitcher Kyle Leahy throws on Saturday, May 30, 2026, in the fourth inning of a game against the Chicago Cubs at Busch Stadium in ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´.
Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong celebrates from first base after a single in the ninth inning of a game against the Cardinals on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at Busch Stadium.
Chicago Cubs runner Pete Crow-Armstrong touches home plate on Saturday, May 30, 2026, after hitting a solo home run in the eighth inning of a game against the ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals at Busch Stadium in ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´.
×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals pitcher Kyle Leahy throws on Saturday, May 30, 2026, in the fourth inning of a game against the Chicago Cubs at Busch Stadium in ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´.
×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals pitcher Matt Pushard pulls in a ground ball on Saturday, May 30, 2026, in the ninth inning of a game against the Chicago Cubs at Busch Stadium in ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´.
Cardinals catcher Jimmy Crooks strikes out Saturday, May 30, 2026, in the third inning of a game against the Cubs at Busch Stadium.
×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Cardinals batter Nolan Gorman tosses his bat in frustration on Saturday, May 30, 2026, after striking out to end the seventh inning of a game against the Chicago Cubs at Busch Stadium in ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ´´.
