Paul Goldschmidt leads Cardinals to a 4-3 victory over Cubs with two homers

Paul Goldschmidt hit two home runs and Sonny Gray pitched well to help the St. Louis Cardinals win against the Chicago Cubs with a score of 4-3. The game started late due to rain, but the Cardinals played well in baserunning, defense, pitching, and hitting, which led to their victory. Sonny Gray pitched five innings without allowing any runs and only one hit. He also struck out eight batters before being taken out of the game. The delay in the game made it a long day for the players, affecting Gray's routine, but he still performed well. Ian Happ hit two home runs for the Cubs, making it a close game. Despite the Cubs hitting well in the eighth and ninth innings, they couldn't catch up to the Cardinals. The Cubs had lost four games in a row before this match. Javier Assad pitched for the Cubs and did a good job, but he gave up two two-run homers to Goldschmidt, which hurt the team. Goldschmidt's two home runs were crucial for the Cardinals' victory, marking his 27th career multihomer game. The Cardinals will play against the Reds next, starting a nine-game road trip.