CHICAGO -- After watching his bullpen meltdown in the eighth inning for a second straight game, manager Joe Maddon tried to focus on the bright side:At least the Chicago Cubs split the four-game series with the St. Louis Cardinals.Its not awful, Maddon said. Of course, after winning the first two, youd like to do more, and we were in a position to.Stephen Piscotty hit a three-run homer, Brandon Moss followed with a solo shot one out later and the Cardinals used a five-run eighth inning to beat the Cubs 6-4 on Sunday night.That came a day after St. Louis erupted for six runs in the eighth to break open a 2-all tie in an 8-4 win.Piscotty hit his 17th homer off setup man Hector Rondon (2-3), who entered with a 3-1 lead in his first appearance since Aug. 2 because of a triceps injury. After pinch-hitter Kolten Wong and Greg Garcia singled, Piscotty lofted a shot to deep left-center field that put the Cardinals ahead 4-3.Moss added his 21st homer, then Randal Grichuk doubled in a run off Travis Wood.I feel really good, but today I know I missed the location and they got me, Rondon said. Its hard for me right now because we lose the game. I feel like its my fault.The Cubs had an 11-game winning streak before Saturday. The Cardinals pulled within 12 games in the NL Central.Cubs starter John Lackey allowed only one unearned run and four hits before leaving with two outs in the seventh with muscle stiffness. Chicago doesnt consider the injury serious.Ive been feeling a little tight but nothing crazy, Lackey said. Believe me, Ive been through a lot worse.Lackey was sailing along and struck out five in his fourth straight solid start. But the right-hander grimaced in pain after throwing a pitch to Grichuk, walked off the field and was replaced by Justin Grimm. The reliever then struck out Grichuk.Matt Bowman (2-4) got three outs in the seventh in relief of starter Mike Leake for the win. After coming in with runners on first and third, Bowman walked Willson Contreras to load the bases with no out. After pinch-hitter Matt Szczur flied out to shallow center, Bowman struck out Dexter Fowler and got Kris Bryant to fly out to right to end the threat.That was huge, St. Louis manager Mike Matheny said. Thats the game-changer right there. Thats one of those momentum shifts.Cardinals closer Seung Hwan Oh got the final five outs, including three strikeouts in the ninth, for his 11th save in 12 chances.After the Cardinals took a 6-3 lead in the eighth, Rizzo hit his 25th homer in the bottom half.TRAINERS ROOMCubs: Rondon said before the game he was 100 percent ready. He allowed four runs in 1/3 of an inning.UP NEXTCubs: Chicago has Monday off, then hosts Milwaukee in a day-night doubleheader Tuesday. RHP Trevor Cahill (1-3, 3.07) is expected to come off the DL (right knee tendinitis) and start in the opener against Brewers RHP Matt Garza (4-4, 4.83). Chicagos Jason Hammel (12-5, 2.90) is 5-0 with a 1.16 ERA since the All-Star break and will take the mound in the nightcap against RHP Chase Anderson (7-10, 4.93).Sammy Baugh Womens Jersey .Y. -- Marcell Dareus and the Buffalo Bills defence made life miserable for Super Bowl MVP Joe Flacco. DaRon Payne Womens Jersey . Los Angeles star goalie survived those perilous gymnastics with no problem, and he eventually backstopped the Kings to a skid-snapping win. Quick stopped 27 shots in his return from a 24-game injury absence, Jeff Carter scored the tiebreaking goal with 7:55 to play, and the Kings snapped their five-game losing streak with a 3-1 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Saturday night. https://www.redskinssportsgoods.com/Womens-Daron-Payne-Inverted-Jersey/ . Belfort (24-10) needed just 77 seconds to down Henderson in the headlining bout of Saturdays "UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs. Henderson" event at Goiania Arena in Goiania, Brazil. The fight served as a rematch of the pairs 2006 meeting, which Henderson won by decision. Doug Williams Youth JerseySam Huff Redskins Jersey . How great will be revealed in the next couple of days at the board of governors meeting in Pebble Beach, Calif.SAN ANTONIO -- Egor Koulechov made all six of his 3-point attempts for a career-high 35 points as Rice pulled away late to beat Incarnate Word 87-79 on Saturday.Koulechov was 10 of 16 from the floor and grabbed 13 rebounds for Rice (5-1), which has won four straight. Koulechov also made 9 of 10 from the line.The Owls held a 40-34 halftime advantage. Incarnate Word battled back to tie at 51 following Jordan Kites trey with 12:17 left. The Cardinals were either tied or cloose behind, but never took the lead in the second half.ddddddddddddMarcus Evans, who finished with 20 points, hit a jumper and Rice made 11 free throws down the stretch to hold on for the win.Shawn Johnson was 6 of 8 from long range for 28 points and grabbed 10 rebounds and had three steals for Incarnate Word (2-2). Simi Socks added 20 points. ' ' '