That kept the Cubs ahead for a 8-5 victory that split the shortened series and sent the Cardinals home after spending four days, three storms, and two postponements in the Windy City. The Cardinals return to Busch Stadium, however, after a 5-1 road trip that saw that sweep the Reds in Cincinnati and get their record above .500 for the first time this season.
Six of the Cubs' eight runs came against starter Luke Weaver, who had difficult containing the Cubs' lineup the first two times through the order. The Cubs had their sixth hit off Weaver four batters in the second inning, and by the end of the second they had built a 6-1 lead.