Tide has turned in Cubs-Cardinals rivalry

Kris Bryant runs in and dives to make a great catch on a sinking ball hit by Matt Adams in left fieldST. LOUIS -- Despite losing, 5-3, on Wednesday, the Cubs took the first series against the Cardinals, and now have won eight of the past 12 regular-season meetings. That's quite a turnaround after opening the 2015 season 2-8 against St. Louis.

"This is a team we can compete with," Cubs general manager Jed Hoyer said. "Now we know we can compete with these guys, and obviously, we've played well against them."

Matt Holliday sparked Wednesday's win with a two-run homer to back Carlos Martinez. The Cubs trailed, 4-1, when rain interrupted play in the seventh, causing a three-hour and 21-minute…