CHICAGO — The Cardinals’ supporting players, who have helped amplify the offense this month, got thrust into the role of carrying it Wednesday at Wrigley Field.
What the Cardinals did not get, the Cubs did.
The bottom third of the Cubs’ lineup provided five RBIs and most of the run-scoring opportunities as the hosts ran away with a 7-1 victory. The Cardinals played most of the game without their twin MVP candidates. Nolan Arenado was ejected from the game in the third inning after arguing a check-swing call with the home-plate umpire. The Cardinals attempted to give Paul Goldschmidt a complete day off amidst four games in five days at Wrigley and a stretch of games without a break for another week.
