On Tuesday night, Masyn Winn powered the Cardinals to a narrow 8-7 victory over the Cubs, homering, driving in four runs, and scoring twice. Winn’s performance was instrumental as the Cardinals improved their home record to 26-15, while the Cubs dropped to 21-18 on the road. Despite a strong showing from Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki, who tallied three hits and an RBI, St. Louis held off a late Chicago rally to secure the win.
A day earlier, the Cardinals showcased their power in an 8-2 win, launching four home runs, including two-run shots from Alec Burleson and Brendan Donovan in the fifth inning. Matthew Liberatore delivered a solid outing on the mound, limiting Chicago’s offense and helping St. Louis build momentum in the series. The Cubs struggled offensively, with just two runs on the board and limited production from their top hitters.
Friday’s matchup saw the Cardinals blank the Cubs 5-0, backed by six scoreless innings from rookie pitcher Michael McGreevy. Jordan Walker added his fourth home run of the season, while relievers Matt Svanson, JoJo Romero, and Riley O’Brien combined for three shutout innings to preserve the shutout. The Cubs’ starter, Matthew Boyd, allowed three runs over five innings, as Chicago dropped its fourth game in six outings.
The Cardinals’ recent success has tightened the race in the NL Central. Historically, St. Louis holds the edge over Chicago, with 19 National League pennants and 11 World Series titles, compared to the Cubs’ 17 pennants and three championships, highlighting the significance of every clash between these two rivals. For fans, these matchups remain some of the most anticipated in baseball, regularly drawing large crowds to Busch Stadium, as reflected in the strong ticket demand for single games (Cardinals Single Game Tickets).