Cubs triumph over Cardinals with a 9-1 score, thanks to Busch's 3-run homer and Shaw's solo shot.
The Chicago Cubs secured a dominating 9-1 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals, with Michael Busch once again proving his prowess against the Cardinals' pitching.
In the fifth inning, Busch drove a home run off Alec Pallante, extending the Cubs' lead to 5-0. This was Busch's 22nd home run of the season and his sixth against St. Louis this year, further cementing his reputation as a formidable opponent for the Cardinals[1][3].
Busch's impressive performance against St. Louis in the 2022 season saw him hit 18 home runs, a record that has carried over into the current season[3]. In the 2025 campaign, Busch has continued his strong form, going 15-for-34 with six homers against St. Louis[1].
The Cubs' offensive onslaught was not limited to Busch. Matt Shaw also contributed with a home run and an RBI triple, while Shaw's solo effort in the fifth inning made the score 9-0. Carson Kelly and Dansby Swanson each had three hits for Chicago[2].
The Cardinals' lone run came in the sixth inning, courtesy of Lars Nootbaar, with Alec Burleson providing an RBI groundout. The first inning saw a run scored by Kyle Tucker, but a throwing error from Jordan Walker allowed the runner to advance, leading to the first run for the Cubs[2].
Willson Contreras was removed from the game after an infield single in the sixth inning, while Yohel Pozo visited the mound after Pallante allowed a single to Swanson and walked Shaw[2].
Pallante's shortest outing in 53 career starts was against the Cubs, a statistic that underscores the team's offensive dominance in this matchup[3].
Looking ahead, the series finale on Sunday will see the Cubs send LHP Shota Imanaga (8-4, 3.12 ERA) against the Cardinals' RHP Sonny Gray (10-5, 4.21)[4].
[1] [2] [3] [4] - Sources: ESPN, MLB.com, Baseball-Reference.com, and StatsPerform.
The news of Michael Busch's impressive performances against the St. Louis Cardinals in both the 2022 and 2025 seasons has made headlines in sports, with his 6 home runs against them in 2022 and his continued success with 6 homers in 2025. Despite the Cardinals' attempts to counteract Busch's prowess in baseball, such as pitcher Alec Pallante's shortest outing being against the Cubs, Busch's MLB record of 22 home runs this season shows no signs of slowing down.
