Chicago Cubs Secure Victory Over St. Louis Cardinals in Record Breaking Game

Chicago Cubs Defeat St. Louis Cardinals With Kyle Hendricks Leading the Way

The Chicago Cubs secured a 5 - 1 victory against the St. Louis Cardinals , extending their winning streak to five games . Kyle Hendricks delivered an outstanding performance , throwing seven shutout innings . The Cubs were able to put together several successful offensive rallies , resulting in a crucial win in the first game of their four - game series in St. Louis . This victory marked the Cubs ' fifth win in a row and their seventh win in the last eight games.

In the top of the third inning , the Cubs took the lead when Miles Mastrobuoni led off with a single , followed by a perfectly - placed bunt from Pete Crow - Armstrong . Miguel Amaya 's sacrifice bunt moved the runners up , and Nico Hoerner 's groundout brought Mastrobuoni home , putting the Cubs ahead 1 - 0 . The lead was extended to 2 - 0 in the fourth inning when Ian Happ doubled and Dansby Swanson singled to score Happ.

Hendricks received some defensive support in the game , with notable plays like Seiya Suzuki 's laser throw to catch a runner at second base . Throughout the game , Hendricks continued to stifle the Cardinals ' hitters , allowing only five singles and recording three strikeouts . His exceptional performance included an impressive weak contact comebacker in the seventh inning.

The Cubs added two more runs in the eighth inning , with contributions from Christopher Morel and Swanson . However , the Cardinals managed to break the Cubs ' 32 2/3 scoreless inning streak when they scored a run in the ninth inning off Cubs pitcher Hunter Bigge . Despite this , Héctor Neris closed out the game by striking out Lars Nootbaar with the bases loaded to secure the victory.

In addition to Hendricks ' stellar outing , Nico Hoerner and David Bote played key roles in driving in runs for the Cubs . Hoerner and Bote each contributed two RBIs , further solidifying the Cubs ' lead over the Cardinals . The win was a testament to the Cubs ' strong pitching and timely hitting , showcasing their ability to compete at a high level.

Looking ahead , the Cubs will face the Cardinals in a split doubleheader , with pitchers Hayden Wesneski and Javier Assad set to start the games . The Cubs will aim to continue their winning momentum and build upon their recent success as they strive for a postseason berth . With the team firing on all cylinders , the Cubs are poised to make a significant impact in the remainder of the season.