Cubs 8, Cardinals 3

Neil Ramirez is congratulated by Miguel Montero after they won the game.

Neil Ramirez is congratulated by Miguel Montero after they won the game.

Neil Ramirez is congratulated by Miguel Montero (47) after they won the game.

Cardinals relief pitcher Matt Belisle leaves the game as umpire Dan Bellino walks with Anthony Rizzo to first after he was hit by a pitch during the seventh inning.

Starlin Castro celebrates with his teammates in the dugout after hitting a home run during the sixth inning.

Starlin Castro gets a hug from Miguel Montero after hitting a home run during the sixth inning.

Starlin Castro celebrates with his teammates in the dugout after hitting a home run during the sixth inning.

Starlin Castro is congratulated after hitting a home run during the sixth inning.

Starlin Castro is congratulated at home by Miguel Montero after hitting a home run during the sixth inning.

Starlin Castro is congratulated at home by Miguel Montero after hitting a home run during the sixth inning.

Starlin Castro rounds third after hitting a home run during the sixth inning.

Starlin Castro heads to second after hitting a home run during the sixth inning.

Starlin Castro rounds first after hitting a home run during the sixth inning.

Players in the bullpen react as Starlin Castro hits a home run during the sixth inning.

Starlin Castro hits a home run during the sixth inning.

Cardinals relief pitcher Steve Cishek delivers a pitch during the sixth inning.

Kris Bryant connects with the ball only to be thrown out at first during the sixth inning.

Miguel Montero chases down Cardinals catcher Tony Cruz after he connected with the ball during the sixth inning.

Justin Grimm reachess for the ball during the sixth inning.

Starlin Castro celebrates with his teammates in the dugout after hitting a home run during the fifth inning.

Starlin Castro celebrates with his teammates in the dugout after hitting a home run double during the fifth inning.

Starlin Castro points to the stands after hitting a home run double during the fifth inning.

Starlin Castro celebrates with Miguel Montero after hitting a home run double during the fifth inning.

Starlin Castro points to the sky while crossing home after hitting a home run double during the fifth inning.

Starlin Castro rounds third after hitting a home run double during the fifth inning.

Starlin Castro hits a home run during the fifth inning.

Austin Jackson, center, runs in after catching a ball hit by Cardinals shortstop Jhonny Peralta during the fifth inning.

Tommy Hunter talks with Miguel Montero during the fifth inning.

Zac Rosscup is taken out after less than an inning during the fifth inning.

Zac Rosscup gets a talking to during the fifth inning.

Dan Haren is taken out of the game after he struck Cardinals left fielder Matt Holliday with a pitch during the fifth inning.

Dan Haren is taken out of the game after he struck Matt Holliday with a pitch during the fifth inning.

Matt Holliday walks to first base with the aid of a trainer after he was stuck by a pitch during the fifth inning.

Umpire Dan Bellino tries to calm Cardinals left fielder Matt Holliday after he was stuck by a pitch by Dan Haren during the fifth inning.

Tommy La Stella watches a pitch during the fourth inning.

Cardinals pitcher Tyler Lyons chats with Cardinals catcher Tony Cruz during the fourth inning.

Anthony Rizzo is hit by a pitch during the fourth inning.

Dexter Fowler slides safe into second ahead of the tag by Cardinals shortstop Jhonny Peralta during the fourth inning.

Kyle Schwarber watches as Cardinals catcher Tony Cruz throws the ball to second hoping for the out during the fourth inning.

Cardinals starting pitcher Lance Lynn is pulled in the fourth inning.

Tommy La Stella hits a foul ball in the second inning.

Jim DeShaies waves to the crowd after catching a foul ball in the second inning.

Anthony Rizzo rounds first after connecting with the ball in the second inning.

Cardinals left fielder Stephen Piscotty runs in to score off a triple hit by Cardinals second baseman Kolten Wong in the second inning.

Cardinals left fielder Stephen Piscotty runs in to score off a triple hit by Cardinals second baseman Kolten Wong in the second inning.

Anthony Rizzo is congratulated by his teammates after scoring a run during the first inning.

Anthony Rizzo scores a run during the first inning.

Starlin Castro connects with the ball during the first inning.

Cardinals starting pitcher Lance Lynn gets a talking to on the mound after giving up several runs during the first inning.

Trainers assist Chris Coghlan after he fouled the ball off himself during the first inning.

Trainers assist Chris Coghlan after he fouled a ball off himself during the first inning.

Kyle Schwarber fouls a ball off his foot during the first inning.

Dexter Fowler is unable to beat the tag by Cardinals right fielder Brandon Moss at first during the first inning.

Dexter Fowler connects with the ball during the first inning.

Dexter Fowler throws in a ball he caught during the first inning.

Dan Haren delivers a pitch during the first inning.

Mike Helm, at left, talks with his friend Enzo Mion, who attended his first Chicago Cubs game in 1941.

Bob Herditsky of Niles, Ill. watches though his binoculars while wearing a 1998 Cubs wildcard series shirt and hat prior to the game.

A young Cubs fan waves her foam paw around prior to the game.

Jim Tobin of Berwyn, Ill. finishes off a bag of popcorn prior to the game.

Brent Thompson and his son Aaron of Tulsa, Okla. watch warmups prior to the game.

An usher’s hat pins glow in the morning light prior to the game.

Travis Wood signs autographs for fans prior to the game.