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

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

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.

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.

Chicago Cubs designated hitter Seiya Suzuki waits for a pitch during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros in Houston, Friday, June 27, 2025.

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

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 play 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 -208, Cardinals +171; over/under is 7 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: Both the Chicago Cubs and the St. Louis Cardinals are looking for a series win with a victory on Sunday.

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

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