Cardinals starter Michael Wacha took the loss Saturday, allowing four runs on six hits and four walks over five innings while striking out seven against the Cubs.
This is now the third straight game in which Wacha has walked three or more batters, a strong hint that his career-high workload (172.1 innings on the season and counting) might be catching up to him. His next start is scheduled for Thursday at home against the Brewers, but with the Cardinals already having a playoff spot locked up, don't be surprised if the team tries to give Wacha a rest before the postseason begins.