The Cubs evened the series with their victory Saturday – although they didn’t make up any ground on the Brewers, who beat the Mets on Saturday to maintain a five-game lead in the National League Central. The Brewers extended their winning streak to eight games. They have yet to lose a game in August.

Michael Busch and Matt Shaw both homer in the Cubs' rout against the Cardinals. ESPN BET Sportsbook is owned and operated by PENN Entertainment, Inc. and its subsidiaries ('PENN'). ESPN BET is available in states where PENN is licensed to offer sports wagering.

Michael Busch hit a three-run home run, Matt Shaw added a solo shot and an RBI triple and the Chicago Cubs routed the St. Louis Cardinals 9-1 on Saturday.

Only now, with trades, etc., Pallante is probably the Cardinals’ No. 3 starter. That’s not optimal, not for them, anyway. He did hold the Cubs to two runs in five innings June 26 in St. Louis, though the Cubs won that game anyway.

The lead grew to 9-0 as the Cubs also scored in the third, fourth and fifth innings before the Cardinals were able to spoil the shutout. It was the 30th game this season when they were shut out or held to one run.