C-Mart runs into trouble as Cards drop opener
(MLB.com St. Louis Cardinals)

The Cardinals-Cubs rivalry has historically been intense enough on its own, but it`s overamped this weekend because of the close National League Central race. On Friday at Wrigley Field, the Cubs showed they`re going to fight for the chance to repeat. Despite losing both starting pitcher John Lackey and catcher Willson Contreras to ejections, the Cubs rallied for an 8-2 victory.