3 things we learned from the latest Cubs-Cardinals series

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Here are three things we learned from the weekend’s Cubs-Cardinals series — in which the Cubs dropped two of three in St. Louis. Bote’s instincts were impressive Sunday night, particularly in charging and making two barehanded stops. Bote’s ability to play third could allow manager Joe Maddon to give Ian Happ more playing time in the outfield while Kris Bryant recovers from a left shoulder injury. Maddon is finding the delicate, but right, balance of rest for the 37-year-old Zobrist. His four hits Sunday gave the offense a much-needed lift, and he made a diving catch in right field that earned a leaping fist pump from second baseman Javier Baez. 3. The Cardinals still lurk The Cardinals could

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