Anthony Rizzo drew a bases-loaded walk for the walk-off run as the Cubs clipped the Cardinals 4-3 in 11 innings at Wrigley Field. Chris Coghlan nailed a two-run single for the Cubs, who ran their win streak to 10 games. Jon Lester pitched six innings in a no-decision. Mike Montgomery earned the win in relief.
Randall Grichuk belted the tying home run for the Cardinals in the seventh inning. Brandon Moss also went long for St. Louis. Zach Duke took the loss after issuing the walk.
Game 2 of the series is this afternoon at Wrigley Field.
