The St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Chicago Cubs 17-1 on July 3, 2026, in a lopsided game at Wrigley Field. The Cardinals collected 17 hits and scored runs in six straight innings, including 13 runs with two outs. This win improved their record and snapped the Cubs five game winning streak.
Nathan Church and Masyn Winn each hit three run home runs. Church connected in the second inning off Cubs starter David Peterson. Winn added his homer in the fourth inning off reliever Brandon Wilson. Alec Burleson joined them with two hits and four RBIs. The Cardinals offense stayed consistent throughout the game and built a large lead early.
Andre Pallante earned the win for St. Louis. He pitched 5.2 scoreless innings and allowed just a few hits while keeping the Cubs off the scoreboard. Ryne Stanek came in later and secured the final outs. The bullpen helped maintain the shutout effort after the starters.
The Cubs managed only a single run in the game. Their pitching staff struggled to limit damage, especially after the Cardinals got runners on base. Chicago had some hits but could not string together enough offense to challenge the lead.
This result connects to recent form for both teams in the NL Central. The Cardinals have won four of their last five games heading into this matchup. The Cubs, coming off a strong stretch, saw their momentum halted by the offensive output from St. Louis. Player performances like those from Church, Winn, and Burleson directly contributed to the team’s success on the road.
The game highlighted how one team’s hitting can dominate when the other side’s pitching has trouble finding the strike zone or getting key outs. Cardinals hitters took advantage of opportunities, while the Cubs defense and arms faced constant pressure. The final score reflects a complete performance from St. Louis across the lineup and on the mound.
Both teams continue their series with more games ahead. The Cardinals will look to build on this momentum, while the Cubs aim to rebound quickly from the loss. Stats from the contest show the gap in production, with St. Louis far ahead in hits, runs, and extra base hits.