Cubs, minus Cody Bellinger, begin series vs. Cardinals

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The Chicago Cubs have their offense rolling in a higher gear, but now they must adjust to the loss of Cody Bellinger.

The outfielder sustained a broken left middle finger on Wednesday when he was hit by a pitch. With Bellinger on the 10-day injured list, the Cubs start a four-game road series against the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday.

"He's basically gonna be shut down thr