ST. LOUIS, July 22 (UPI) -- Lance Lynn baffled the Cubs for six innings and John Jay went 4-for-4 Sunday in the St. Louis Cardinals' series-sweeping 7-0 win over Chicago.
Lynn (12-4) scattered four hits and overcame three walks while striking out five. The right-hander didn't a allow a runner as far as third base.
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Fernando Salas and Marc Rzepczynski combined for three scoreless frames to complete the shutout and the dominating three straight victories, during which the Cardinals outscored the Cubs 22-1.
Jay had a two-run, first-inning double among his four hits. Matt Holliday and Carlos Beltran added solo homers for St. Louis.
Cubs starter Travis Wood (4-5) was roughed up for seven runs (six earned) on nine hits in a six-inning effort.
