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FINAL: #Cubs 8, #STLCards 0 WP: Matthew Boyd (7-3) LP: Erick Fedde (3-7) Series: STL 2, CHC 1 STL: Fedde -- 3.2 IP, 8 H, 7 ER, 2 BB, 2 K, 3 HR CHC: Long-time Cards killer Ian Happ homered on the first pitch of the game and things never got any better for the Redbirds.

#STLCards RHP Erick Fedde is having trouble finishing off at bats and is getting hit hard. #Cubs No. 9 hitter Reese McGuire just clubbed a 2-2 pitch from Fedde for a two-run HR that puts the #STLCards in a 4-0 hole. pic.x.com/DqLDZuXDe3

A snoozer here in the finale. The Cardinals are shut out for the second straight game, lose to the Cubs 3-0. They'll settle for a somewhat disappointing series split after leading the set 2-0. A three-city, nine-game road trip awaits — capped off by three games at Wrigley Field.

It was not Erick Fedde's night. He's tagged for seven earned over 3 2/3 innings as the Cubs shutout the Cardinals 8-0. St. Louis can still take the series with a win in the finale tomorrow. Chicago will activate and start Shota Imanaga, his first start since May 4. #STLCards