J-Hey winning over Cubs with defense

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ST. LOUIS — Jason Heyward may not have a hit yet in the first two games of the Cubs’ series against the Cardinals, and he’s batting .170 overall, but the right fielder has delivered some of the biggest plays in the series.

On Tuesday night, Heyward flashed his Gold Glove skills with a perfect throw home to get Matt Holliday, and end the Cardinals’ threat in the fourth inning. Chicago held on for a 2-1 win, and now has a 2-0 lead in the series.

“A lot of momentum came back to us in that moment,” Cubs manager Joe Maddon said of Heyward’s play. “I’ve seen it from the other side. He constantly makes great plays.”

A three-time Gold Glove winner, Heyward takes pride in his defensive play, and it shows.

“I just want to work at it,” …

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