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GREEN BAY, Wis. - Randall Cobb keeps finding the end zone for the Green Bay Packers. Soon enough, it could lead to a big payday.The fourth-year receiver is in the last season of his rookie contract after being drafted in 2011. He loves Green Bay and shows no letup in proving he can be a playmaker catching passes from Aaron Rodgers.Cobb, who has nine touchdowns in eight games to lead NFL receivers, said he doesnt think about his contract status. The Packers dont seem too worried, either.I guess well have to wait and see, Cobb said Thursday when asked whether he was setting himself up nicely for a future deal.A few lockers away, fellow receiver Jordy Nelson let out a hearty laugh.Nelson signed a $39 million, four-year extension on the first day of training camp in July. He has been worth every penny so far, with 50 catches for 737 yards and six touchdowns as Rodgers top target in Green Bays up-tempo attack.Cobb has been nearly as productive with 40 catches and 578 yards. Always a threat in space, Cobb has also developed a knack for making plays in tight quarters in the red zone.Rodgers said its all about finding the right matchups.Jordy and Randall have had a lot of targets go their way. Theyve been open a lot, Rodgers said. Weve kind of manipulated some formations to try to get them in the ... first or second spot as far as the progression goes.Cobb was especially hard on himself after Green Bays 19-7 loss on Sept. 21 at Detroit, which dropped the Packers to 1-2. He was held without a score on three catches for 29 yards.He has been a regular in the end zone ever since, with six touchdowns in the last five games. He has 26 catches for 452 yards during that five-game stretch.He brings that blue-collar, workmanlike attitude when he goes out on the practice field and tries to make the most out of each and every opportunity, receivers coach Edgar Bennett said. The thing I really love about him also is the fact that good is not enough. He wants to be great, and he works at it.Especially against Sundays opponent, the Chicago Bears. In his last three games against Green Bays division rival, Cobb has 15 catches for 283 yards and four touchdowns.Cobb had seven grabs for 113 yards and two scores in a 38-17 win over the Bears in September. In the 2013 regular-season finale in Chicago, Cobb had two scoring receptions, including a memorable 48-yarder from Rodgers on fourth down with 38 seconds left to help Green Bay win 33-28 and take the NFC North title.I dont know if we play at a higher level, but we have been more efficient here as of late against the Bears, Cobb said.But otherwise, no extra motivation against them — or at least thats what Cobb is letting on.I mean, its another game for me, Cobb said. I just continue to try to play the best I can to help this team out any way I can.Keep up the production and the Packers figure to be rewarding Cobb handsomely.NOTES: Starting guards Josh Sitton (toe) and T.J. 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Aroldis Chapman pitched the ninth for his 33rd save and third in the last three games. "We created an environment where we play the spoiler," Reds manager Bryan Price said. "There is no secret weve struggled with the Cardinals the last several years." Lynn (15-9) retired 15 straight before Brandon Phillips led off the eighth inning with the Reds first walk of the game. He went to third on Jay Bruces single to centre field and scored on Ramon Santiagos sinking liner to short centre that Jay got a glove on but couldnt hold. Bruce had to hold up to see if the ball was caught and was forced at second. "I just missed it," Jay said. "I knew I couldnt leave my feet. If I slide, hes tagging. I tried to be aggressive." "Hes made great plays all year," St. Louis manager Mike Matheny said. "Thats one he makes all the time. That one just got away." The Reds have won three straight games for the first time since August 5-7 against Cleveland. They finished their home stand 4-3 after losinng two out of three against the Mets.dddddddddddd Lynn went into the game 3-0 with a 4.00 ERA in three starts against the Reds this season. Cueto was 0-2 with a 3.75 ERA in two starts against St. Louis. "Today, he just outpitched me," Lynn said. "Thats part of it." Cueto retired the last 14 batters he faced after Matt Adams led off the fourth inning with a single and was eliminated in a double play. Cueto finished with seven strikeouts. Lynn allowed three hits and a walk with six strikeouts in eight innings. Bruce kept the game scoreless with a leaping catch at the right-field fence to rob Adams of a home run leading off the seventh inning. Adams appeared to doff his batting helmet to salute Bruces play. K MAN: Cuetos seven strikeouts give him 220 this season, the most since Jose Rijo led the National League with 227 in 1993. HIT MAN: Jay was hit by a pitch for the 19th time this season, the most in the majors. He was plunked for the third consecutive game. TRAINERS ROOM: Cardinals: Catcher Yadier Molina got Thursdays game off after playing all of Wednesdays night game. Molinas surgically repaired right thumb still is an issue, manager Mike Matheny said. "You can see the splint," Matheny said. "Hes still protecting it and doing things to strengthen it." Reds: Catcher Brayan Pena was scratched from the original starting lineup with an illness. Devin Mesoraco started in Penas place. UP NEXT: Cardinals: Adam Wainwright starts as St. Louis opens a 10-day, nine-game home stand with the first of three against Colorado. Reds: Mat Latos strives for his first career win at Miller Park as the Reds open a 10-day, nine-game road trip with the first of three at Milwaukee. Latos is 0-4 in six starts at Miller. ' ' '