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Cubs' Boyd strikes out 9 in 5 innings against Cardinals after being named to first All-Star team

CHICAGO, JUL 7 – Matthew Boyd struck out nine batters in five innings during a shutout that helped the Cubs extend a strong weekend run, while the Cardinals continue to struggle with multiple losses.

  • On Sunday, Matthew Boyd pitched five shutout innings at Wrigley Field, striking out nine Cardinals as the Cubs routed St. Louis 11-0.
  • Boyd, recently named to his first National League All-Star team, came off an 8-3 record and 2.65 ERA over 17 starts in 2025.
  • Cardinals starter Erick Fedde struggled again by lasting only 1.1 innings while allowing three earned runs before being replaced with bases loaded.
  • By the third inning, Chicago had established a 9-0 advantage, launching six homers off Miles Mikolas as St. Louis managed just six hits compared to Chicago’s 13.
  • This loss marked the Cardinals' fifth defeat and fourth shutout in six games, leaving them 6.5 games behind the Cubs with six head-to-head games left.
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Cubs' Boyd strikes out 9 in 5 innings against Cardinals after being named to first All-Star team

Matthew Boyd struck out nine in five innings hours after being named to his first All-Star team, helping the Chicago Cubs rout the St.

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CHGO broke the news in on Sunday, July 6, 2025.
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