Watch: Addison Russell's Go-Ahead 3-Run Homer Puts Cubs 9 Outs From NL Central Crown
(CBS) With the NL Central crown in the Cubs' grasp, shortstop Addison Russell came up with the big hit to put them nine outs from the clinch.
Russell hit a three-run homer in the top of the seventh to put the Cubs up 3-1 on the Cardinals. His blast came off right-hander Michael Wacha, who had been dominant to that point.