The Cubs were able to battle back in an exciting contest at a stormy Wrigley Field on Saturday, outlasting the Cardinals through delays. Chicago got a major boost to the lineup with the return of Dansby Swanson, and Cody Bellinger continued to carry his team offensively.
The Cubs used reliever Michael Fulmer as an opener and he was greeted rudely by Lars Nootbaar, who hit a home run to lead off the game. Swanson made an immediate impact, doubling in his first at-bat against Miles Mikolas in the 2nd inning and then scoring on a single from Christopher Morel to tie the game.