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Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times
National
Steve Greenberg

Cubs lose 8-4 to Cardinals, leaving one final game against Albert Pujols on Sunday

Albert Pujols singles during the Cardinals’ 8-4 win against the Cubs on Saturday at Busch Stadium. (Photo by Scott Kane/Getty Images)

ST. LOUIS — When Cubs rookie Christopher Morel was a boy in the Dominican Republic, he often stood at the plate and imitated a superstar and countryman he deeply admired.

Feet spread extra-wide, rear end down low, hands and bat up high — that was how the great Albert Pujols did it.

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