Cardinals Outslug Cubs in a High-Scoring Affair at Busch Stadium
The St. Louis Cardinals improved their season record to 49-45 after a commanding 11-3 victory over the Chicago Cubs, who now sit at 46-50. The game, characterized by an explosive first inning from the Cardinals that set the tone for the rest of the match, saw them amass a total of 13 hits and capitalize on two errors by the Cubs to secure their win.
From the get-go, the Cardinals demonstrated their offensive might, with a remarkable nine runs in just the first inning. This early lead was further bolstered by adding one run in both the second and fourth innings. The team's hitting statistics were impressive across the board, boasting a .342 batting average and achieving an on-base percentage (OBP) of .39. Notably, Alec Burleson stood out with an exceptional performance that included hitting .750 with one home run and three runs batted in (RBI), showcasing his significant contribution to the team's success.
On defense, St. Louis was flawless, committing no errors throughout nine innings while maintaining a perfect fielding percentage (FPCT) of 1.0. This defensive solidity played a crucial role in stifling any potential rallies from Chicago.
The pitching staff for St. Louis also had notable performances that contributed to limiting Chicago's scoring opportunities. Starter Michael Lynn earned his win with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.0 over six innings pitched while striking out six batters and maintaining a WHIP of 1.1667.
In contrast, Chicago struggled to find consistency both at bat and on defense throughout this matchup against their division rivals; they managed seven hits but were unable to overcome early mistakes which included two costly errors leading directly to runs for St Louis.
Looking ahead, fans can anticipate another exciting encounter as The Cardinals are set to host The Cubs once again at Busch Stadium located in St Louis Missouri on July 13th at 8:15 PM EDT Fans can catch all action live broadcasted on MARQ network ensuring they do not miss any part this ongoing rivalry between these two storied franchises