The Chicago Cubs took on the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium on August 9, 2025. The Cubs won 9–1, bringing their record to 66-49. The Cardinals now stand at 59-58.
Colin Rea pitched for the Cubs, securing his eighth win of the season. Key performances came from M. Busch, who had three RBIs, and M. Shaw, who also added two RBIs. The Cubs’ strong start helped them dominate the game early on.
The Cubs took an early lead against the Cardinals. In the first inning, they scored two runs. By the end of the second inning, they had added four more runs, making it 6-0. The Cubs kept the pressure on with a run in each of the third, fourth, and fifth innings. The Cardinals managed to score one run in the sixth inning. However, the Cubs’ early lead was too much to overcome. The Cubs maintained their lead throughout the game, ending with a 9-1 victory over the Cardinals.
M. Busch and M. Shaw led the Cubs’ offense. Busch had two hits, including a double and a home run, driving in three runs. Shaw also had a home run, a triple, and two RBIs. Their contributions helped the Cubs secure the win.
D. Swanson and C. Kelly also had strong performances at the plate. Swanson collected three hits, while Kelly had three hits and an RBI. These efforts contributed to the Cubs’ 13-hit game. K. Tucker added a hit and an RBI, supporting the team’s scoring efforts.
On the mound, C. Rea was the winning pitcher for the Cubs. He pitched six innings, allowing one run on three hits and striking out six. A. Pallante took the loss for the Cardinals, giving up six runs in just over one inning. The Cubs’ bullpen kept the Cardinals scoreless in the final three innings.
What’s Next
The Cubs’ win over the Cardinals takes their record to 66-49. This keeps them in 2nd place in the Central division. The team is in a strong position to continue their push for the top spot. On the other hand, the Cardinals’ loss drops them to 59-58, placing them 4th in the same division. With the gap widening, they need to regroup to close in on the teams ahead.
The Chicago Cubs will continue their series against the St. Louis Cardinals on August 10, 2025. The game will be at Busch Stadium at 7:10 PM. After that, the Cubs will travel to face the Toronto Blue Jays on August 12, 2025, at Rogers Centre. The games against the Blue Jays will be a three-game series.
The St. Louis Cardinals will also continue their series against the Cubs on August 10, 2025. Following this, they will start a new series against the Colorado Rockies at home on August 11, 2025. The series with the Rockies will last for three games, all held at Busch Stadium.
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Last updated:August 10, 2025 Cardinals, Cubs