The Cubs had a rough night in the opener of the National League Division Series. Nothing went their way early and the game got out of hand late. The Cubs lost for the first time since Sept. 26, snapping a nine-game winning streak.
Losing the first game of a short series is tough but if the Cubs are able to bounce back Saturday afternoon, win the game and tie the series, splitting the first two games in St. Louis would be considered a success with games three and four at Wrigley Field.
Reports from Game 1 of NLDS
The Cubs had a bad night offensively before the game got away in the bottom of the eighth inning.