Michael Busch homered twice, tripled, doubled and drove in four runs to help the Chicago Cubs clinch home-field advantage for their National League wild-card series with a 7-3 win against the visiting St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday afternoon.

Seiya Suzuki and Pete Crow-Armstrong also homered for the Cubs (91-70), who will open the playoffs against the visiting San Diego Padres next Tuesday.

Cubs starter Jameson Taillon (11-7) allowed one run and three hits over six innings. He struck out eight and walked two.

Cardinals rookie right-hander Michael McGreevy (8-4) went 4 2/3 innings, allowing three runs and six hits while striking out three and walking two.

Nolan Arenado and Jordan Walker homered for the Cardinals (78-83), who have lost three in a row following a three-game winning strea

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