ST. LOUIS — When Nico Hoerner logged the Cubs’ first home run of the season, manager David Ross burst into the interview room at Wrigley Field after the game and said, ‘‘Who had Nico Hoerner on their first-home-run pool?’’
Hoerner smiled when he was reminded of Ross’ reaction before the Cubs’ 5-3 loss Saturday to the Cardinals. His most recent homer, which he blasted over the left-field fence Friday, brought his season total to a career-high four.
