Images: Chicago Cubs top Cardinals in first game of twin bill, 7-4
See action from the Chicago Cubs' 7-4 win vs. the St. Louis Cardinals at Wrigley Field in Chicago Tuesday afternoon in the opening game of a day-night doubleheader.
Clay Cook, a member of the Zac Brown Band, throws out the ceremonial first pitch before the first baseball game of a doubleheader between the Chicago Cubs and the St. Louis Cardinals, Tuesday, July 7, 2015, in Chicago.
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Chicago Cubs second baseman Jonathan Herrera, right, forces out St. Louis Cardinals' Jason Heyward at second base to complete a double play during the second inning in the first baseball game of a doubleheader, Tuesday, July 7, 2015, in Chicago.
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Chicago Cubs' Chris Denorfia (15) hits a two-RBI single against the St. Louis Cardinals during the third inning in the first baseball game of a doubleheader, Tuesday, July 7, 2015, in Chicago.
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Chicago Cubs' Dexter Fowler is tagged out by St. Louis Cardinals catcher Tony Cruz (48) during the third inning in the first baseball game of a doubleheader, Tuesday, July 7, 2015, in Chicago.
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Chicago Cubs' Chris Denorfia (15) slides safely into second base as St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Jhonny Peralta makes a late tag during the third inning in the first baseball game of a doubleheader, Tuesday, July 7, 2015, in Chicago.
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Chicago Cubs second baseman Jonathan Herrera (19) forces out St. Louis Cardinals' Kolten Wong (16) and throws to first base to complete a double play during the fourth inning in the first baseball game of a doubleheader, Tuesday, July 7, 2015, in Chicago.
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St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Kolten Wong (16) makes a catch for the out on a ball hit by Chicago Cubs' Miguel Montero during the fifth inning in the first baseball game of a doubleheader, Tuesday, July 7, 2015, in Chicago.
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St. Louis Cardinals manager Mike Matheny (26) takes the ball from starting pitcher Tyler Lyons as he leaves the game against the Chicago Cubs during the sixth inning, Tuesday, July 7, 2015, in the first baseball game of a doubleheader in Chicago.
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Chicago Cubs catcher Miguel Montero (47) watches as fans try to catch a foul ball hit by St. Louis Cardinals' Kolten Wong during the sixth inning, Tuesday, July 7, 2015, in the first baseball game of a doubleheader in Chicago.
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Chicago Cubs' Anthony Rizzo, right, is greeted by Dexter Fowler (24) after hitting a two-run homer against the St. Louis Cardinals during the eighth inning, Tuesday, July 7, 2015, in the first baseball game of a doubleheader in Chicago.
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Chicago Cubs' Anthony Rizzo hits a two-run homer against the St. Louis Cardinals during the eighth inning, Tuesday, July 7, 2015, in the first baseball game of a doubleheader in Chicago.
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Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Jason Motte reacts after getting the final out against the St. Louis Cardinals in the first baseball game of a doubleheader, Tuesday, July 7, 2015, in Chicago. The Cubs won 7-4.
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Chicago Cubs' Chris Denorfia (15) hits a two-RBI single against the St. Louis Cardinals during the third inning in the first baseball game of a doubleheader, Tuesday, July 7, 2015, in Chicago.
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St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Kolten Wong (16) lies on the ground after making a catch for the out on a ball hit by Chicago Cubs' Miguel Montero during the fifth inning in the first baseball game of a doubleheader, Tuesday, July 7, 2015, in Chicago.
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St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Tyler Lyons (70) throws against the Chicago Cubs during the first inning in the first baseball game of a doubleheader, Tuesday, July 7, 2015, in Chicago.
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Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jake Arrieta (49) throws against the St. Louis Cardinals during the first inning in the first baseball game of a doubleheader, Tuesday, July 7, 2015, in Chicago.
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