Chicago Cubs tops St. Louis Cardinals 4-2
Game Summary
Chicago Cubs defeated St. Louis Cardinals 4-2.
Key Players
Michael Busch led Chicago Cubs's offense, going 2-for-5, 1 RBI. Chicago Cubs reliever Ryan Rolison threw 1.2 IP, 0 ER, 1 K and anchored the pitching staff.
JJ Wetherholt led St. Louis Cardinals's offense, going 2-for-5, 1 HR, 1 RBI. St. Louis Cardinals reliever Ryne Stanek threw 1.0 IP, 0 ER, 0 K and anchored the pitching staff.
Pitching Report
Chicago Cubs starter Javier Assad: 4.1 IP, 6 H, 1 ER, 6 K, 2 BB (83 pitches). Failed to complete five innings, leaving extra burden on the bullpen. Bullpen: 5.7 IP, 1 ER, 3 K (ERA 1.59).
St. Louis Cardinals starter Andre Pallante: 6.1 IP, 7 H, 2 ER, 3 K, 2 BB (90 pitches). Quality start. K/IP of 0.47 reflects efficient pitching. Bullpen: 3.7 IP, 1 ER, 2 K (ERA 2.45).
Hitting Analysis
Chicago Cubs: 11 H, 3 RBI (team AVG 0.324). 5 extra-base hits (0 HR) — impressive power display. Drew 4 walks, boosting on-base production.
Multi-hit games: Pete Crow-Armstrong (2-for-5), Michael Busch (2-for-5), Alex Bregman (2-for-4), Nico Hoerner (3-for-5).
St. Louis Cardinals: 9 H, 2 RBI (team AVG 0.281). Includes 1 HR.
Multi-hit games: JJ Wetherholt (2-for-5, 1 HR), Bryan Torres (2-for-4).