US EditionCubs Break Franchise Record with 8 Home Runs, 3 by Michael Busch
- On July 4, 2025, the Chicago Cubs smashed eight home runs—a new single-game high for the team—during their 11-3 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals at Wrigley Field.
- This powerful offensive display followed a 1-0, 10-inning victory against the Cleveland Guardians the previous day, showing a sharp turnaround.
- Michael Busch hit three home runs, joining two others in Cubs history to do so against the Cardinals, while Pete Crow-Armstrong added two homers in the contest.
- Busch expressed how memorable it was to achieve the feat at Wrigley Field, noting it was the first time he hit three home runs in a single game—an experience he said he would always remember.
- The Cubs improved to 53-35, extended their NL Central lead to 4.5 games, and manager Craig Counsell called the offense "the best I've ever been a part of.
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Cubs Break Franchise Record with 8 HRs vs. Cardinals, Michael Busch Hits 3 HRs
The Chicago Cubs set a franchise record by hitting eight home runs in a single game on Saturday against the visiting St. Louis Cardinals, with first baseman Michael Busch smacking three of them and All-Star starting center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong providing two more in an 11-3 victory.
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Herald & ReviewGoing, going, gone? Cubs drub Cardinals with record eight home runs in rout at Wrigley
Michael Busch hits three homers and Pete Crow-Armstrong adds two homers and four hits total in 11-3 victory for Cubs to widen their lead to 6 1/2 games.
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