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Rookie McGreevy Spins Six Scoreless in Cardinals' 5-0 Win Over Cubs

Yadier Molina's return to the dugout highlights the importance of veteran leadership

Chicago Cubs’ Ian Happ, right, is tagged out at home by St. Louis Cardinals catcher Pedro Pages during the fourth inning of a baseball game Friday, Aug. 8, 2025, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
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Overview

  • Michael McGreevy recorded the first scoreless start of his career, allowing six hits and a walk while striking out three over six innings.
  • Matt Svanson, JoJo Romero and Riley O’Brien combined for three innings of scoreless relief to preserve the shutout.
  • Jordan Walker drove in two runs, belting a 434-foot homer—his first since May 17—to fuel the offense.
  • Former All-Star Yadier Molina suited up as a temporary coach, providing veteran insight in the dugout.
  • The victory increases St. Louis’s NL Central lead to five games over the Cubs.