Cubs’ Lackey, Heyward return to Busch tonight Not that long ago, Jason Heyward and John Lackey thrilled the Busch Stadium faithful as linchpins of the Cardinals’ run to a division title. Tonight, the two players will likely receive a smattering of boos from that same crowd.
Author: Brad Burns
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