Sunday notes… • SPLITTING THE DIFFERENCE: This is the 24th of the Cubs’ 39 series in which they have split the first two games. One series had no third game. The Cubs were 13-9 in third games of the others, including 8-5 on the road. After having lost, then won, they are 6-7 in all third games and 4-5 on the road. Over the past 10 seasons, the Cubs are 6-4 in all third games at St. Louis after splitting the first two and 5-2 in the finale of three-game series. (Courtesy BCB’s JohnW53) • MILESTONE: Tonight’s game will be the Cubs’ 1,200th game at St. Louis since 1901, first year of the Modern Era. The Cubs have won 544, lost 645 and tied 10, for a winning percentage of .457. The teams have played 1,201 games in Chicago, where the Cubs’ percentage is 99 points higher, .556, with 664 wins
Chicago Cubs vs. St. Louis Cardinals preview, Sunday 8/10, 6:10 CT

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