When Cubs pitcher Daniel Palencia struck out Cardinals designated hitter Nolan Gorman and punctuated his team's 3–0 win with a celebration, St. Louis first baseman Willson Contreras took exception. The two sides traded words before being separated.

The charged ending to Thursday’s game could add some fireworks when the St. Louis Cardinals come to Wrigley Field on Fourth of July weekend.

ST. LOUIS – Home plate umpire Quinn Wolcott punched the air to call the final out of the game, and Cubs closer Daniel Palencia balled his hands into fists and shouted in celebration. He bounded his chest and spun around, facing up the first base line as he shouted again.