The Chicago Cubs made history as did the St. Louis Cardinals in an 11-3 route on the 4th of July at Wrigley Field.

Cubs take series and open up a 6½-game lead with a thunderous shutout, the Cardinals’ fourth shutout loss in their past six games.

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.

The Chicago Cubs beat the St. Louis Cardinals 11-0 at Wrigley Field during ESPN’s “Sunday Night Baseball” on Sunday, July 6, 2025.

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But through eight innings, the Cardinals had one hit. True, it was a home run. But the Cubs had more players (two) with multiple home runs in the game than the Cardinals had hits as a team (one).

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.

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cubs -157, Cardinals +131; over/under is 10 runs BOTTOM LINE: The St. Louis Cardinals come into the matchup with the Chicago Cubs as losers of three in a row.

BOTTOM LINE: Both the Chicago Cubs and the St. Louis Cardinals are looking for a series win with a victory on Sunday. Chicago is 29-16 at home and 53-36 overall.

The Chicago Cubs play the St. Louis Cardinals after Michael Busch hit three home runs on Friday in an 11-3 win over the Cardinals ...

Both the Chicago Cubs and the St. Louis Cardinals are looking for a series win with a victory on Sunday.