Game Summary
The Chicago Cubs beat the St. Louis Cardinals 8-0 on Wednesday night, thanks to a strong performance from their players. Ian Happ hit a leadoff home run and drove in three runs, while Matthew Boyd gave up three hits in six scoreless innings. Reese McGuire and Kyle Tucker also homered for the Cubs, who snapped a three-game losing streak.
Performance of the Cubs
Boyd (7-3), who struck out three and did not issue a walk, has allowed two or fewer runs in each of his last six starts. Ryan Brasier, Michael Fulmer and Porter Hodge combined to toss three scoreless innings of relief to close out the Cubs’ seventh shutout of the season. Erick Fedde (3-7) allowed a season high-tying seven runs on eight hits and three walks in 3 2/3 innings for the Cardinals.
Debut and Notable Moments
Garrett Hampson made his Cardinals debut starting in center field before moving to shortstop and tossing a scoreless inning in his second career pitching appearance. McGuire hit his fifth home run of the season to right-center field to drive in Michael Busch and give Chicago a 4-0 lead in the second. Dansby Swanson doubled to center field to lead off the second inning and scored on Busch’s RBI single.
Key Moment
Happ hit the first pitch down the right field line for his 10th career leadoff home run and his third this season. Happ has hit nine of his 12 homers this season in a 19-game stretch since June 5.
Key Stat
The Cubs are the only team in the National League and one of three major league teams along with the Detroit Tigers and Houston Astros who have not had a four-game losing streak this season.
Up Next
The Cubs will activate LHP Shota Imanaga (3-2, 2.82 ERA) off the injured list to make his first start since May 4. The Cardinals will counter with RHP Andre Pallante (5-3, 4.48) in the final game of the teams’ four-game series Thursday.
Conclusion
The Cubs’ win over the Cardinals marked a significant turnaround for the team, snapping a three-game losing streak. With strong performances from Ian Happ, Matthew Boyd, and other players, the Cubs are looking to continue their winning streak. The upcoming game against the Cardinals will be an exciting matchup, with the Cubs activating LHP Shota Imanaga and the Cardinals countering with RHP Andre Pallante.
FAQs
Q: Who hit a leadoff home run for the Cubs?
A: Ian Happ hit a leadoff home run for the Cubs.
Q: Who gave up three hits in six scoreless innings for the Cubs?
A: Matthew Boyd gave up three hits in six scoreless innings for the Cubs.
Q: What is the Cubs’ record for shutouts this season?
A: The Cubs have seven shutouts this season.
Q: Who will start for the Cubs in the next game?
A: LHP Shota Imanaga will start for the Cubs in the next game.
Q: Who will counter for the Cardinals in the next game?
A: RHP Andre Pallante will counter for the Cardinals in the next game.
