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St. Louis Cardinals (44-54, fourth in the NL Central) vs. Chicago Cubs (46-51, third in the NL Central)

Chicago; Saturday, 2:20 p.m. EDT

PITCHING PROBABLES: Cardinals: Miles Mikolas (6-5, 4.14 ERA, 1.27 WHIP, 83 strikeouts); Cubs: Michael Fulmer (1-5, 4.43 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, 46 strikeouts)

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Adbert Alzolay, right, and catcher Miguel Amaya, left, celebrate after a win over the St. Louis Cardinals in a baseball game Friday, July 21, 2023, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Cody Bellinger hit a two-run homer, and the Chicago Cubs stopped St. Louis’ six-game win streak with a 4-3 victory over the Cardinals.

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado, left, and shortstop Paul DeJong celebrate the team's 7-2 win over the Chicago Cubs in a baseball game Thursday, July 20, 2023, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Jordan Walker and Paul DeJong each hit a two-run homer, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Chicago Cubs 7-2 for their sixth straight victory.

St. Louis Cardinals' Nolan Gorman, right, follows through on a three-run home run as Miami Marlins catcher Jacob Stallings, left, watches during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, July 19, 2023, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Nolan Gorman hit a three-run homer and had four RBIs to help the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Mami Marlins 6-4 for just their second series sweep this season.

St. Louis Cardinals' Nolan Arenado is congratulated by first base coach Stubby Clapp (82) after hitting a walk-off home run off Miami Marlins relief pitcher A.J. Puk to defeat the Marlins 5-2 during the 10th inning of a baseball game Tuesday, July 18, 2023, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Nolan Arenado’s three-run homer in the 10th inning lifted the St. Louis Cardinals to a 5-2 win over the slumping Miami Marlins. Arenado’s homer off A.J.

FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Cardinals -118, Cubs -102; over/under is 9 1/2 runs

BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago Cubs host the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday.

Chicago is 25-26 in home games and 46-51 overall. The Cubs have a 35-20 record in games when they record eight or more hits.

St. Louis has a 44-54 record overall and a 22-28 record on the road. The Cardinals have a 9-20 record in games decided by one run.

Saturday’s game is the eighth time these teams meet this season. The Cardinals have a 4-3 advantage in the season series.

TOP PERFORMERS: Nico Hoerner has 15 doubles, four triples and six home runs while hitting .271 for the Cubs. Cody Bellinger is 15-for-38 with two doubles and four home runs over the past 10 games.

Nolan Arenado has 21 home runs, 28 walks and 76 RBI while hitting .286 for the Cardinals. Willson Contreras is 16-for-35 with five doubles, three home runs and seven RBI over the past 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Cubs: 5-5, .272 batting average, 5.56 ERA, outscored opponents by eight runs

Cardinals: 8-2, .272 batting average, 2.84 ERA, outscored opponents by 20 runs

INJURIES: Cubs: Dansby Swanson: 10-Day IL (heel), Nick Madrigal: 10-Day IL (hamstring), Brad Boxberger: 60-Day IL (forearm), Brandon Hughes: 60-Day IL (knee), Adrian Sampson: 60-Day IL (knee), Nick Burdi: 60-Day IL (appendicitis), Codi Heuer: 60-Day IL (elbow), Ethan Roberts: 60-Day IL (elbow)

Cardinals: Tommy Edman: 10-Day IL (wrist), Adam Wainwright: 15-Day IL (shoulder), Drew VerHagen: 15-Day IL (hip), Jake Woodford: 15-Day IL (shoulder), Ryan Helsley: 15-Day IL (forearm), Packy Naughton: 60-Day IL (forearm), Wilking Rodriguez: 60-Day IL (shoulder)