By MATT PIKE
The Chicago Cubs teed off again on the St. Louis Cardinals, dominating the Redbirds in an 11-0 shutout in their series finale at historic Wrigley Field on Sunday evening, securing a series win.
A sole run scored in the first inning for the Cubs on an RBI single by Pete Crow-Armstrong, driving in Kyle Tucker for the opening run. And it was Tucker who drove in the next two runs in the second inning on one hit, a two RBI single that brought home Nico Hoerner and Matt Shaw, putting the Cubs up 3-0 before a big third inning saw Chicago put a five spot up on the scoreboard.
Reese McGuire extended the lead first with an RBI single, driving in Michael Busch with the bases loaded. And after reliever Matt Svanson replaced reliever John King for the Cardinals, another run scored on a fielders choice, where everyone was safe thanks to a throwing error by Thomas Saggese, Matt Shaw reaching first safely and Dansby Swanson scoring. The bases still juiced, Ian Happ grounded out to score another run, bringing home Hoerner, and a sacrfice fly by Tucker drove in another run scoring McGuire, all before Seiya Suzuki doubled to drive in Shaw for an 8-0 lead.
A triple by Hoerner in the fourth inning continue the scoring parade for the Cubs, driving in Swanson, before Hoerner scored on a groundout by McGuire. The final run scored in the fifth for the Cubs on a solo home run by Suzuki.
Erick Fedde took the loss for the Cardinals, pitching just 1 1/3 innings and giving up three runs on two hits, walking four batters. At the plate, Willson Contreras was 2-for-3 as the Cardinals managed just six hits on the day off Cubs pitchers.
Before the game, it was announced that second baseman Brendan Donovan was named to the National League All Star Team. Among qualified National League hitters, Donovan entered play Sunday fifth in the batting title race with a .296 average. His seven home runs put him on pace to challenge last season’s career-high 14 blasts, and his .798 OPS is the best mark among his four seasons. He has been the team’s most valuable player by far, racking up 2.4 wins above replacement.
A well-deserved honor for Brendan Donovan! pic.twitter.com/TFsrpV0oOE
— St. Louis Cardinals (@Cardinals) July 6, 2025
St. Louis is off on Monday, they are back in action Tuesday at Busch Stadium against Washington. Andre Pallante (5-4, 4.10 ERA) takes the mound for the Cardinals against Jake Irvin (7-3, 4.71 ERA) for the Nationals. First pitch is at 6:45pm, coverage will be joined near the start at 6:35 on KY 102 (102.5 FM).
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