Overview

• Michael Busch’s three-run homer came in the second inning as part of an early offensive outburst against Cardinals starter Andre Pallante.
• Matt Shaw added an RBI triple and a 395-foot solo shot to push the Cubs’ lead to 9-0.
• Colin Rea delivered six innings of one-run ball while Chicago’s lineup compiled 13 hits.
• Andre Pallante lasted just 1⅔ innings, allowing six runs on seven hits, and the Cardinals also scratched All-Star second baseman Brendan Donovan with groin tightness.
• Carson Kelly and Dansby Swanson each recorded three hits to highlight the Cubs’ offensive depth.