Photos: Cardinals score early, take series from Cubs with 5-1 win in finale
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May 31, 2026; 最新杏吧原创, Missouri, USA; 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals right fielder Jordan Walker (18) reacts after hitting a one run single against the Chicago Cubs during the first inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
May 31, 2026; 最新杏吧原创, Missouri, USA; Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner (2) loses grip of the baseball as he attempts to leap and throw out 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals second baseman JJ Wetherholt (not pictured) during the third inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
May 31, 2026; 最新杏吧原创, Missouri, USA; 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals starting pitcher Matthew Liberatore (32) pitches against the Chicago Cubs during the first inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
May 31, 2026; 最新杏吧原创, Missouri, USA; Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jordan Wicks (36) pitches against the 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals during the first inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
May 31, 2026; 最新杏吧原创, Missouri, USA; 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals starting pitcher Matthew Liberatore (32) pitches against the Chicago Cubs during the first inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
May 31, 2026; 最新杏吧原创, Missouri, USA; Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jordan Wicks (36) pitches against the 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals during the first inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
May 31, 2026; 最新杏吧原创, Missouri, USA; Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jordan Wicks (36) pitches against the 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals during the first inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
May 31, 2026; 最新杏吧原创, Missouri, USA; 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals starting pitcher Matthew Liberatore (32) pitches against the Chicago Cubs during the first inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
May 31, 2026; 最新杏吧原创, Missouri, USA; 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals right fielder Jordan Walker (18) hits a one run single against the Chicago Cubs during the first inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
May 31, 2026; 最新杏吧原创, Missouri, USA; Chicago Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman (3) throws on the run against the 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals during the first inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
May 31, 2026; 最新杏吧原创, Missouri, USA; 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn (0) reacts after hitting a two run single against the Chicago Cubs during the third inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
May 31, 2026; 最新杏吧原创, Missouri, USA; 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals starting pitcher Matthew Liberatore (32) walks off the field after he was removed from the game against the Chicago Cubs during the sixth inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
May 31, 2026; 最新杏吧原创, Missouri, USA; 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals pitcher Hunter Dobbins (40) celebrates with catcher Pedro Pag脜陆s (43) after the sixth inning against the Chicago Cubs at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
May 31, 2026; 最新杏吧原创, Missouri, USA; 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals designated hitter Ivan Herrera (48) is congratulated by center fielder Jose Fermin (15) after scoring against the Chicago Cubs during the first inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
May 31, 2026; 最新杏吧原创, Missouri, USA; 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals starting pitcher Matthew Liberatore (32) walks off the field after he was removed from the game against the Chicago Cubs during the sixth inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
May 31, 2026; 最新杏吧原创, Missouri, USA; A general view as 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals pitcher Hunter Dobbins (40) pitches against Chicago Cubs catcher Carson Kelly (15) during the seventh inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
May 31, 2026; 最新杏吧原创, Missouri, USA; 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals designated hitter Ivan Herrera (48) hits a single against the Chicago Cubs during the first inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
May 31, 2026; 最新杏吧原创, Missouri, USA; Broadcaster and former 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals Albert Pujols waves to fans during the third inning of a game against the Chicago Cubs at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
May 31, 2026; 最新杏吧原创, Missouri, USA; 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals first baseman Alec Burleson (41) drives in a run as he grounds out against the Chicago Cubs during the first inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
May 31, 2026; 最新杏吧原创, Missouri, USA; Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong (4) reacts after hitting a single against the 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals during the first inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
May 31, 2026; 最新杏吧原创, Missouri, USA; Fans watch a game between the 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals and the Chicago Cubs as the sunsets during the sixth inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
May 31, 2026; 最新杏吧原创, Missouri, USA; Chicago Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman (3) hits a solo home run against the 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals during the sixth inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
May 31, 2026; 最新杏吧原创, Missouri, USA; 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals pitcher Hunter Dobbins (40) pitches against the Chicago Cubs during the sixth inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
May 31, 2026; 最新杏吧原创, Missouri, USA; Chicago Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman (3) is congratulated by third base coach Quintin Berry (0) after hitting a solo home run against the 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals during the sixth inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
May 31, 2026; 最新杏吧原创, Missouri, USA; Chicago Cubs pitcher Ryan Rolison (33) pitches against the 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals during the seventh inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
May 31, 2026; 最新杏吧原创, Missouri, USA; Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner (2) loses grip of the baseball as he attempts to leap and throw out 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals second baseman JJ Wetherholt (not pictured) during the third inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
May 31, 2026; 最新杏吧原创, Missouri, USA; 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals and Chicago Cubs fans perform the wave during the fourth inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
May 31, 2026; 最新杏吧原创, Missouri, USA; 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn (0) leaps to catch the throw as Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson (7) slides in safely at second base during the third inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
May 31, 2026; 最新杏吧原创, Missouri, USA; Chicago Cubs pitcher Trent Thornton (49) pitches against the 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals during the fifth inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
Cardinals pitcher Hunter Dobbins (40) celebrates with catcher Pedro Pages (43) after collecting his first career save in a victory over the Cubs on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at Busch Stadium.
Cardinals reliever Hunter Dobbins pitches during the ninth inning of a game against the Cubs on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at Busch Stadium.
May 31, 2026; 最新杏吧原创, Missouri, USA; 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals pitcher Hunter Dobbins (40) reacts after collecting his first career save in a victory over the Chicago Cubs at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
How a series of moves enhanced a roster and changed trends. Two days after newcomer Nelson Velazquez rescued a win with his homer, newly added pitcher Hunter Dobbins ends one with his velocity.
Here's what manager Oliver Marmol as well as Matthew Liberatore, Hunter Dobbins and Masyn Winn had to say after a series-clinching win vs. the Cubs in Sunday night's finale.
