US EditionBusch Hits a 3-Run Homer, Shaw Adds a Solo Shot as the Cubs Rout the Cardinals 9
ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI, AUG 10 – Michael Busch hit his 22nd homer of the season and sixth in eight games against St. Louis, helping the Cubs build a six-run lead by the second inning.
- After being shut out 5-0 in Friday’s opener, the Chicago Cubs bounced back with a dominant 9-1 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday night at Busch Stadium.
- The Cubs' offense bounced back after failing to get a hit in nine opportunities with runners in scoring position during Friday's defeat.
- Michael Busch launched a three-run homer in the second inning, marking his sixth home run against the Cardinals this season, while Matt Shaw contributed with both a solo home run and a triple that drove in a run.
- Colin Rea pitched six innings allowing one run, and the Cubs offense finished 5-for-13 with runners in scoring position, equaling their total runs scored in the previous four games.
- The Cubs tied the series but remained behind the Brewers, who continued their undefeated run in August, winning their eighth consecutive game on Saturday to hold a five-game division lead.
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Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — Michael Busch hit a three-run homer, Matt Shaw added a home run and an RBI triple, and the Chicago Cubs routed the St. Louis Cardinals 9-1 Saturday night. After being blanked 5-0 in the series opener Friday, the Cubs built a six-run lead against Andre Pallante (6-9) in the second inning. Colin Rea (9-5) allowed one run over six innings, and Carson Kelly and Dansby Swanson each had three of Chicago's 13 hits. Pal…
Cardinals fall 9-1 as Cubs even series
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Michael Busch hit a three-run home run, Matt Shaw added a homer and an RBI triple, and the Chicago Cubs routed the St. Louis Cardinals 9-1 Saturday night. After getting shut out 5-0 in Friday's series opener, the Cubs built a six-run lead against Andre Pallante (6-9) by the second inning. Colin Rea (9-5) allowed one run in six innings, and Carson Kelly and Dansby Swanson each had three of Chicago’s 13 hits. Busch set the tone by…
Busch hits a 3-run homer, Shaw adds a solo shot as the Cubs rout the Cardinals 9
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Michael Busch hit a three-run home run, Matt Shaw added a homer and an RBI triple, and the Chicago Cubs routed the St. Louis Cardinals 9-1 Saturday night. After getting shut out 5-0 in Friday’s series opener, the Cubs built a six-run lead against Andre Pallante (6-9) by the second inning. Colin Rea (9-5) allowed one run in six innings, and Carson Kelly and Dansby Swanson each had three of Chicago’s 13 hits. Busch set the tone by…
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