Molina, Cardinals hold off fading Cubs again, 2-1
(World News USA)

CHICAGO (AP) - Yadier Molina had three of St. Louis` four hits, including a two-run single, and the Cardinals held off the fading Chicago Cubs 2-1 on Friday. Carlos Martinez got the final two outs a day after a brutal blown save, and the Cardinals stretched their NL Central lead to 3 1/2 games over Milwaukee and five games over Chicago. The Cubs are 1 1/2 games behind the Brewers for the second NL wild card, with Milwaukee set to play later Friday against Pittsburgh. Chicago has totaled nine runs while losing its past four games. The Cardinals have won the first two games of this key four-game set, and they`ll play the Cubs five more times over their final eight games. The Cubs scored their...