Five Cubs pitchers held the Cardinals to just three hits. Before I get to the recap of this game, I want to note that the Cubs finished said first half with a 48-33 record.

Cardinals: Begin a three-game series at Cleveland on Friday with Sonny Gray (7-2, 3.72 ERA) facing the Guardians' Luis Ortiz (4-8, 4.30). Cubs: Had not announced a starter for the opener of a ...

Chicago Cubs left fielder Ian Happ (8) hits a single against the St. Louis Cardinals during the first inning at Busch Stadium in St. Louis June 26, 2025. (Jeff Curry/Imagn Images) ...

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Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Brad Keller reacts after giving up a three-run home run to St. Louis Cardinals' Yohel Pozo during the eighth inning of a baseball game Saturday, July 5, 2025, in Chicago.

The Cubs’ Ian Happ heads to first on a two-run single as Matt Shaw jogs in to score during the fourth inning against the Cardinals on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) ...

BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago Cubs take on the St. Louis Cardinals after Michael Busch hit three home runs on Friday in an 11-3 win over the Cardinals. Chicago is 53-35 overall and 29-15 in home games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Cubs: 6-4, .262 batting average, 3.41 ERA, outscored opponents by 13 runs Cardinals: 5-5, .234 batting average, 4.03 ERA, outscored by two runs ...