The Cubs are in a virtual tie for the National League Central lead after beating the Cardinals 5-3. Willson Contreras broke a tie with a two-run homer in the sixth inning. Jose Quintana earned his second win in as many starts in his Cubs Wrigley Field debut.

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One bright spot is ISU product Paul DeJong. MLB.com’s Jenifer Langosch reports DeJong has more extra-base hits in July than anyone else in the National League with 14.

The Cardinals return home to host the Rockies tonight. Right-handers Antonio Senzatela for the Rockies and Mike Leake for the Cardinals are on the hill.

The Cubs host the White Sox this afternoon in the first of a four-game series. Miguel Gonzalez is on the mound for the Sox against Kyle Hendricks for the Cubs.

The White Sox have lost nine straight, their longest streak in four years. Brandon Moss ended the game with an RBI double off Tyler Clippard as the Royals won 5-4.

The CornBelters erupted for 13 hits including three homers in a 13-7 home win over Windy City. Nolan Meadows had a pair of two-run homers and drove in five.  The Belters are off the next two days before starting a road trip at Washington, Pennsylvania on Wednesday, then moving from the Pittsburgh area to suburban Cleveland for a weekend series in Avon against the Lake Erie Crushers.

Jordan Spieth’s British Open win gives him the third leg of a rare career Grand Slam. Spieth finished three shots ahead of fellow American Matt Kuchar, only after a furious finish over the last five holes that included an eagle.

Kasey Kahne survived the Brickyard 400 on Sunday for his first NASCAR Cup victory in three years. The race was disrupted by 14 cautions.

Defending champion Chris Froome won his fourth Tour de France title.