Sonny Gray had a bizarre way of celebrating his catcher Ivan Herreras recovery from a scary Ricky Rubio Jersey foul tip to his crotch. Gray started for the Cardinals in their 4-3 win against the Cubs on ESPNs Sunday Night Baseball, and faced Ian Happ with a runner on second and two outs in the fourth inning. On a 1-2 pitch, Happ fouled the ball directly into Herreras groin region and the catcher proceeded to wail out in pain and double over. Fortunately, Herrera was ultimately able to get up and complete both the inning and the game. Sonny Gray tapped catcher Ivan Herrera in his nether region after Herrera was struck by a foul tip Sunday night. USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con After Gray struck out Happ to keep the lead at 2-0, he approached his catcher and gave him a friendly tap in the vicinity of where Herrera had been struck by the ball. Explore More Herrera had a good sense of humor, laughing at the gesture. Gray, who pitched for the Yankees in 2017 and 2018, this past offseason worth $75 million. The Cardinals held on to complete the mini two-game sweep of their division rivals after a Friday rainout. St. Louis is one fire to close out May, winning five games in a row and going 10-2 in its last 12 games. The Cubs, meanwhile, have lost four in a row and are 3-9 over their last 12. Seriously, listen to Ivan Herrera's reaction to the foul tip CJ Fogler (@cjzero) St. Louis Cardinals catcher Ivan Herrera (48) falls to the ground after he was hit by a foul ball during the fourth inning against the Chicago Cubs at Busch Stadium. Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports The Brewers hold a 3.5-game division lead over the Cubs, who are one game ahead of the Cardinals. When Herrera initially went down, ESPN play-by-play broadcaster Karl Ravech referenced another injury to a Cardinal catcher. Earlier this month, starting catcher Willson Contreras when he was struck by a swing by Mets outfielder J.D. Martinez. This is the most pain Ive been through, for sure, Contreras said after the game. I knew right away it was a bad situation, and then when I got to sit down in the dirt, it was numb. I knew it wasnt right. Derrick Rose Jersey