Chicago Cubs vs St. Louis Cardinals MLB Recap Betting Prediction
PublishedSeptember 27, 2025,            Posted By: Maria Uebelhor
Last updated:September 27, 2025 ,

MLB Recap: Chicago Cubs vs St. Louis Cardinals – 9/26/25

The Chicago Cubs took on the St. Louis Cardinals at Wrigley Field on September 26, 2025. The Cubs won 12-1. Colin Rea was the winning pitcher, improving his record to 10-7 with a 4.10 ERA.

The Cubs had strong performances at the plate. Seiya Suzuki had four RBIs, and Matt Busch added a home run and two RBIs. The win brought the Cubs’ record to 89-70, while the Cardinals fell to 78-81.

The Cubs started strong with a run in the first inning. They added two more runs in the fourth and another in the fifth. A big seventh inning followed, with the Cubs scoring seven runs. They capped their scoring with one more run in the eighth inning. The Cardinals managed to score only one run in the seventh inning. The Cubs’ pitching held the Cardinals to five hits throughout the game. The Cubs’ bats were effective, leading to a final score of 12-1 in their favor.

Colin Rea led the Cubs on the mound with a strong performance. He pitched 5.67 innings, allowing no runs and just two hits, while striking out seven batters. This effort earned him the win, improving his record to 10-7 for the season.

On the offensive side, Seiya Suzuki made a big impact for the Cubs. He hit a home run and drove in four runs. Matt Busch also contributed with a homer and two runs batted in, helping the Cubs reach a total of 12 runs.

For the Cardinals, Miles Mikolas struggled as the starting pitcher. He lasted five innings, giving up four runs on four hits, including three home runs. This led to his 10th loss of the season, moving his record to 8-10.

What’s Next

The Cubs’ win over the Cardinals improves their record to 89-70. This puts them in second place in the Central Division. They are aiming for a spot in the playoffs with only a few games left in the season. On the other hand, the Cardinals now have a record of 78-81, placing them fourth in the Central Division. The loss makes it harder for them to move up in the standings. The Cubs and Cardinals have a long-standing rivalry, making this victory significant for Chicago.

The St. Louis Cardinals will continue their series against the Chicago Cubs. Their next game is on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at Wrigley Field. The game is scheduled to start at 2:20 PM.

The Chicago Cubs will also face the Cardinals again on Saturday. The game will take place at Wrigley Field, with a start time of 2:20 PM. Both teams will have another game on Sunday, September 28, 2025, at 3:20 PM.

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