VIDEO: Yadier Molina and Paul DeJong Go Back-to-Back off Craig Kimbrel as Cards Take Lead Over Cubs
By Karl Rasmussen
Just when the Cubs thought they had a shot to take a game over the Cardinals in their pivotal four-game series, St. Louis found a way to strike back. Tony Kemp gave Chicago a lead in the seventh with a home run, and with a one-run cushion, the Cubs handed the ball over to Craig Kimbrel for the ninth. Well, he didn't handle the challenge with grace, as he served up a huge home run to Yadier Molina to open up the inning.
And just like that it was tied.
But that wasn't all the damage that would come on Kimbrel's watch. The very next batter, Paul DeJong, managed to park a ball in the seats as well, giving the Cards the lead in the top of the ninth.
Yep, the reaction from Kimbrel speaks 1,000 words. He's clearly frustrated, as are Cubs fans, at his inability to close out games. Saturday was just another example of the most glaring weakness facing this team, and that's the bullpen.