On August 10, 2025, the St. Louis Cardinals hosted the Chicago Cubs at Busch Stadium. The Cardinals secured a 3-2 win over the Cubs. Sonny Gray led the Cardinals to victory, improving his record to 10-5.

The Cubs’ record now stands at 67-49, while the Cardinals evened theirs to 59-59. A key moment came when Pagés hit a two-run homer, contributing to the Cardinals’ score. Shota Imanaga took the loss for the Cubs, despite striking out nine batters over 6.67 innings.

The Cardinals scored first in the third inning. Pagés hit a home run, bringing in two runs. This gave St. Louis an early lead over the Cubs. In the fifth inning, the Cubs responded. Shaw hit a home run, earning two runs and tying the game. The Cardinals added one more run in the seventh inning, securing a 3-2 victory.

Sonny Gray led the Cardinals with a strong performance on the mound. He pitched 7 innings, allowing 5 hits and 2 runs, with only 1 earned run. Gray also struck out 7 batters, earning the win and improving his record to 10-5.

For the Cubs, Shota Imanaga took the loss despite a solid outing. He pitched 6.67 innings, giving up 4 hits and 3 runs, while striking out 9. Imanaga’s record now stands at 8-4 with a 3.12 ERA.

Offensively, Moisés Pagés made a significant impact for the Cardinals. He hit a home run and drove in 2 runs. Nolan Gorman also contributed with an RBI. On the Cubs’ side, Matt Shaw hit a home run, driving in both of their runs.

What’s Next

The Cardinals now have a record of 59-59, placing them 4th in the Central Division. This win helps them stay competitive in the division standings. Every game is important as they push for a better position. The Cubs, with a record of 67-49, remain in 2nd place in the Central Division. This loss does not change their position, but it adds pressure as they aim to catch the division leader. Head-to-head games like this can impact the standings significantly as the season progresses.

The Chicago Cubs will take on the Toronto Blue Jays in a new series starting Tuesday, August 12, 2025. The game will be played at Rogers Centre, and it begins at 7:07 PM. This series will continue through Thursday, August 14, 2025, with games on Wednesday and Thursday as well.

The St. Louis Cardinals are set to face the Colorado Rockies in their next game on Monday, August 11, 2025. This game will be played at Busch Stadium and will start at 7:45 PM. The Cardinals will continue their series against the Rockies on Tuesday and Wednesday.

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