On September 28, 2025, the Chicago Cubs faced the St. Louis Cardinals at Wrigley Field. The Cubs won 2-0. The temperature was 100 degrees with clear skies. Javier Assad pitched for the Cubs, improving his record to 3-1 with a 4.26 ERA.

Seiya Suzuki hit a home run, contributing to the Cubs’ win. Miguel Ballesteros added an RBI. The Cubs’ victory brought their record to 91-70, placing them second in the NL Central. The Cardinals dropped to 78-83, ranking fourth in their division.

The Cubs took the lead in the fifth inning. Seiya Suzuki hit a home run, putting the Cubs ahead 1-0. In the seventh inning, Miguel Ballesteros added another run with an RBI single, making it 2-0. The Cardinals couldn’t score any runs against Cubs pitching. Javier Assad pitched over five innings without allowing a run. The Cubs held onto their lead, finishing the game with a 2-0 win over the Cardinals.

Javier Assad played a key role in the Cubs’ win. He pitched 5.33 innings without allowing a run. Assad also struck out six batters, which helped him secure the win, improving his record to 3-1.

John King took the loss for the Cardinals. He pitched 1.67 innings and gave up one run. King struck out two batters but allowed a home run, which contributed to the defeat.

Seiya Suzuki stood out for the Cubs at the plate. He hit a home run and had an RBI, contributing to the team’s two runs. Miguel Ballesteros also added an RBI, helping the Cubs maintain their lead.

What’s Next

The Cubs’ win over the Cardinals has significant implications for the standings. With a record of 91-70, the Cubs hold the second position in the Central Division. They remain competitive in their pursuit of a playoff spot. On the other hand, the Cardinals now have a 78-83 record, placing them fourth in the Central Division. The outcome of this game does not change their standing, but it solidifies their position below the top teams. This season, the Cubs and Cardinals have had several encounters, with the Cubs often coming out ahead.

The Chicago Cubs will start a new series against the Milwaukee Brewers. The game is scheduled for October 1. There is no information on probable starters yet.

The St. Louis Cardinals will begin their next series against the Cincinnati Reds. This game will also take place on October 1. Probable starters have not been announced.

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