Chicago Cubs routs St. Louis Cardinals 10-2
Game Summary
Chicago Cubs cruised to a blowout victory over St. Louis Cardinals, 10-2. The game tilted early and never looked back.
The turning point came in the top of the 2nd. Chicago Cubs pushed across 5 runs to seize control of the game.
Key Players
Seiya Suzuki led Chicago Cubs's offense, going 3-for-5, 2 RBI. Chicago Cubs reliever Tyler Ferguson threw 1.0 IP, 0 ER, 0 K and anchored the pitching staff.
Masyn Winn led St. Louis Cardinals's offense, going 2-for-4, 1 RBI. St. Louis Cardinals reliever Justin Bruihl threw 2.0 IP, 0 ER, 4 K and anchored the pitching staff.
Pitching Report
Chicago Cubs starter Colin Rea: 6.0 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 2 K, 2 BB (94 pitches). Quality start. K/IP of 0.33 reflects efficient pitching. Bullpen: 3.0 IP, 1 ER, 0 K (ERA 3.00).
St. Louis Cardinals starter Michael McGreevy: 1.2 IP, 8 H, 7 ER, 2 K, 2 BB (63 pitches). An early exit before recording 2 full innings. K/BB ratio of 1.0 points to command issues. Bullpen: 7.3 IP, 3 ER, 8 K (ERA 3.68).
Hitting Analysis
Chicago Cubs: 15 H, 9 RBI (team AVG 0.441). 5 extra-base hits (0 HR) — impressive power display.
Multi-hit games: Seiya Suzuki (3-for-5, 2 RBI), Alex Bregman (3-for-5), Ian Happ (2-for-4, 2 RBI), Pedro Ramírez (3-for-5).
St. Louis Cardinals: 6 H, 2 RBI (team AVG 0.240).
Multi-hit games: Masyn Winn (2-for-4).