St. Louis Cardinals at Chicago Cubs 6/12/21 - MLB Picks & Predictions

Wrigley Field will host Game 2 of four Saturday night between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Chicago Cubs. St. Louis ended a lengthy losing streak last game out with an 8-2 win against the Cleveland Indians. The Cardinals relied on starter Adam Wainwirght who went seven complete innings allowing two earned runs on three hits, while striking out six batters to pick up the win.

St. Louis went 10-34 As a team scoring eight runs even though the team went 3-13 on the day with runners in scoring position. Tyler O'Neill led the way for the Cardinals offense going 3-4 with two home runs and three RBIs. Paul Goldscmidt added a solo home run in the bottom of the eighth.

The Chicago Cubs are 35-27 on the year after winning the last two games played. The Cubs won the last game against the San Diego Padres 3-1 even after going only 4-28 on the day from the plate as a team. Joc Pedereson and Sandy Alcantara Led the way for the Cubs as each hit a solo home run.

Jake Arrietta pitched well going five full innings giving up one run on four hits resulting in a no decision. The Cubs bullpen pitched four innings giving up no runs and no hits, while striking out five batters to secure the win for Chicago.