It seems as if Oli Marmol's days with the St. Louis Cardinals are increasingly numbered as the team falters, but they can't let one great replacement option slip away to an unforgivable contender ...

Chicago Cubs closer Carlos Marmol delivers a pitch against the San Francisco Giants during the ninth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2010, in Chicago. The Cubs won 2-0. (AP Photo/Nam Y.

CHICAGO -- The Chicago Cubs got another strong pitching performance Sunday. And this time, the lineup produced enough offense to salvage a victory in the three-game crosstown series.