Alec Burleson and Brendan Donovan each hit two-run homers in the fifth inning, Matthew Liberatore pitched seven strong innings, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Chicago Cubs 8-2 on Monday night.

Meanwhile, the Nuggets shot 39% from the field and went 10-of-45 (22.2%) from 3. They shot 17-of-22 on free throws. They had 20 assists on 33 baskets. Three Nuggets players scored double-digit points.

Nolan Gorman will fill in at the hot corner and bat fourth for the Cardinals.

Meanwhile, the Nuggets shot 39% from the field and went 10-of-45 (22.2%) from 3. They shot 17-of-22 on free throws. They had 20 assists on 33 baskets. Three Nuggets players scored double-digit points.

Arenado went 3-for-5 with a home run and two RBI in Game 2 of Thursday's doubleheader against the White Sox, an 8-6 extra-inning win.