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Cubs make 5-run comeback to top Cardinals in 10

Posted June 26, 2022 1:00 am

By STEVE OVERBEY Associated Press

Cubs outfielder Nelson Velazquez, right, scores past Cardinals catcher Andrew Knizner during the 10th inning of a game Sunday, June 26, 2022, in St. Louis. Associated Press

ST. LOUIS - Willson Contreras hit a tiebreaking single in the 10th inning to drive in his third run of the game, and the Cubs overcame a five-run deficit to be the St. Louis Cardinals 6-5 on Sunday.

St. Louis led 5-0 but starter Jack Flaherty left after two innings because of right shoulder tightness, and the Cubs tied the score with a five-run fourth. The Cardinals have lost three of their last four games and seven of their last 10.

Contreras hit a tying two-run single in the fourth and led off the 10th with a single off Zack Thompson (1-1) that scored automatic runner Nelson Velázquez.

David Robertson (2-0) retired three straight batters in the bottom half, and the Cubs took two of three from their rival. Chicago has won four of its last five series in St. Louis.

Flaherty was making his third start this season after missing the first 64 games while recovering from shoulder surgery. He gave up one hit, struck out two and walked two, throwing 49 pitches.

Nick Wittgren allowed four straight singles starting the fourth, including Alex Rivas' RBI hie. Johan Oviedo gave up a one-out double to Rafael Ortega, and Contreras followed with the tying hit.

Nolan Arenado had a run-scoring single in the first, Tommy Edman grounded into a run-scoring forceout in the second and Brendan Donovan, Paul Goldschmidt and Juan Yepez homered in a 12-pitch span in the third off Alec Mills. Donovan and Goldschmidt hit back-to-back drives, with Goldschmidt's his team-leading 18th.

Lights on

The Cardinals play 10 of their next 11 games at night. They have played 33 day games this season.

Trainer's room

Cardinals: LHP Steven Matz, sidelined since May 23 with shoulder impingement, is to pitch two innings at Triple-A Memphis on Tuesday. He is still at least two weeks away from returning to the Cardinals starting rotation.

Up next

Cubs: RHP Keegan Thompson (7-2, 3.10 will face Cincinnati RHP Luis Castillo (2-4, 3.71) on Tuesday in the first of a three-game set in Chicago. Thompson has allowed just one run over his last 12 innings,

Cardinals: RHP Adam Wainwright (5-5, 3.32) takes on Miami RHP Pablo Lopez (5-3, 2.61) in the first of a three-game set on Monday in St. Louis. Wainwright is 7-2 with a 2.99 ERA in 15 appearances against the Marlins.

Cubs infielder David Bote (13) and outfielder Rafael Ortega celebrate after scoring during the fourth inning of a game against the Cardinals on Sunday, June 26, 2022, in St. Louis. Associated Press

Cubs relief pitcher David Robertson celebrates after striking out Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado for the final out of the game Sunday, June 26, 2022, in St. Louis. The Cubs won 6-5 in 10 innings. Associated Press

Cubs left fielder Ian Happ, left, is forced out at first by Cardinals first baseman Paul Goldschmidt on Sunday, June 26, 2022, in St. Louis. Associated Press

Cubs catcher Willson Contreras hits a go-ahead RBI single during the 10th inning of a game against the St. Louis Cardinals Sunday, June 26, 2022, in St. Louis. Associated Press

St. Louis Cardinals' Brendan Donovan (33) is tagged out by the Cubs' David Bote on a failed stolen base attempt as second base umpire Chris Segal (96) makes the call during the fifth inning Sunday, June 26, 2022, in St. Louis. Associated Press

Cubs catcher Willson Contreras (40) is out as he is unable to get back to first on an unassisted double play by Cardinals first baseman Paul Goldschmidt during the fourth inning Sunday, June 26, 2022, in St. Louis. The Cubs' Ian Happ ground into the double play. Associated Press

Cubs outfielder Nelson Velazquez, left, scores past Cardinals catcher Andrew Knizner during the 10th inning Sunday, June 26, 2022, in St. Louis. Associated Press

Cubs catcher Willson Contreras heads to first on a two-run single during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Cardinals Sunday, June 26, 2022, in St. Louis. Associated Press

Cubs catcher Willson Contreras hits a two-run single during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Cardinals Sunday, June 26, 2022, in St. Louis. Associated Press

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