Cubs 1 – 5 Cardinals

MLB · Sun, May 31 · Busch Stadium

Final

W: Matthew Liberatore · L: Jordan Wicks · SV: Hunter Dobbins

Team	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
CHC	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	1	7	0
STL	2	0	3	0	0	0	0	0	–	5	8	0

Win probability

STL 100%STL 100%

CHC 100%model, computed at ingest

Top performers

Matthew Liberatore

STL

5.1 IP, 0 ER, 4 K, 1 BB, (W)

Alex Bregman

CHC

1-4, 1 HR, 1 RBI, 1 R

Hunter Dobbins

STL

3.2 IP, 1 ER, 4 K, (S)

Key plays

▼ 1stJordan Walker singles on a line drive to right fielder Seiya Suzuki. JJ Wetherholt scores. Iván Herrera to 2nd.0–1 · 75%

▼ 1stAlec Burleson pops out, third baseman Alex Bregman to first baseman Michael Busch. Iván Herrera scores. Nelson Velázquez to 2nd.0–2 · 75%

▲ 3rdNico Hoerner grounds out to first baseman Alec Burleson. Dansby Swanson to 2nd.0–2 · 72%

▼ 3rdAlec Burleson singles on a fly ball to left fielder Ian Happ. JJ Wetherholt scores. Iván Herrera to 3rd. Alec Burleson to 2nd.0–3 · 87%

▼ 3rdMasyn Winn singles on a sharp line drive to center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong. Iván Herrera scores. Alec Burleson scores.0–5 · 95%

▲ 6thAlex Bregman homers (5) on a fly ball to left center field.1–5 · 95%

Highlights (34)

▶ Masyn Winn's two-run single leads Cardinals to win

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▶ Condensed Game: CHC@STL - 5/31/26

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▶ Masyn Winn's two-run single

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▶ Jordan Walker's RBI single

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▶ Alex Bregman's solo home run (5)

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▶ Matthew Liberatore fans four in scoreless start

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▶ Alec Burelson's RBI single

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▶ Alec Burleson's RBI forceout

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▶ Alex Bregman's barehanded play

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▶ Hunter Dobbins secures first career save

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▶ Fan makes one-handed catch with baby

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▶ Phil Maton K's Nolan Gorman after ABS challenge is upheld

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▶ Iván Herrera's foul ball is confirmed after review

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▶ Matthew Liberatore K's Alex Bregman

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▶ Jordan Wicks K's Masyn Winn

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▶ Oliver Marmol on Dobbins' outing and more

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▶ Craig Counsell on offensive struggle and more

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▶ Strike 2 is confirmed after ABS challenge

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▶ Strike 1 is upheld after ABS challenge

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▶ Ethan Roberts K's José Fermín after ABS challenge

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▶ Japanese Highlights: Cubs-Cardinals

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▶ Breaking down Matthew Liberatore's pitches

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▶ Matthew Liberatore's outing against the Cubs

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▶ Analyzing Alex Bregman's home run through bat tracking

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▶ Alex Bregman: Home Run Statcast Analysis

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▶ Starting lineups for Cubs at Cardinals - May 31, 2026

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▶ Bench availability for Chicago, May 31 vs Cardinals

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▶ Fielding alignment for Chicago, May 31 vs Cardinals

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▶ Bench availability for St. Louis, May 31 vs Cubs

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▶ Bullpen availability for Chicago, May 31 vs Cardinals

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▶ Bullpen availability for St. Louis, May 31 vs Cubs

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▶ Probable pitchers for Cubs at Cardinals - May 31, 2026

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▶ Jordan Wicks against the Cardinals

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▶ Matthew Liberatore against the Cubs

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Full play-by-play (69)

▲ 1stNico Hoerner singles on a sharp ground ball to left fielder Nelson Velázquez.0–0 · 46%

▲ 1stPete Crow-Armstrong singles on a sharp ground ball to center fielder José Fermín. Nico Hoerner to 2nd.0–0 · 40%

▲ 1stAlex Bregman strikes out swinging.0–0 · 46%

▲ 1stSeiya Suzuki pops out to shortstop Masyn Winn on the infield fly rule.0–0 · 51%

▲ 1stIan Happ strikes out swinging.0–0 · 55%

▼ 1stJJ Wetherholt singles on a ground ball to left fielder Ian Happ.0–0 · 60%

▼ 1stIván Herrera singles on a line drive to center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong. JJ Wetherholt to 3rd.0–0 · 69%

▼ 1stJordan Walker singles on a line drive to right fielder Seiya Suzuki. JJ Wetherholt scores. Iván Herrera to 2nd.0–1 · 75%

▼ 1stNelson Velázquez grounds into a force out, shortstop Dansby Swanson to second baseman Nico Hoerner. Iván Herrera to 3rd. Jordan Walker out at 2nd. Nelson Velázquez to 1st.0–1 · 73%

▼ 1stAlec Burleson pops out, third baseman Alex Bregman to first baseman Michael Busch. Iván Herrera scores. Nelson Velázquez to 2nd.0–2 · 75%

▼ 1stMasyn Winn called out on strikes.0–2 · 73%

▲ 2ndCarson Kelly flies out to right fielder Jordan Walker.0–2 · 75%

▲ 2ndMichael Busch strikes out swinging.0–2 · 77%

▲ 2ndKevin Alcántara flies out to center fielder José Fermín.0–2 · 77%

▼ 2ndJosé Fermín grounds out, third baseman Alex Bregman to first baseman Michael Busch.0–2 · 76%

▼ 2ndThomas Saggese pops out to second baseman Nico Hoerner.0–2 · 75%

▼ 2ndPedro Pagés flies out to right fielder Seiya Suzuki.0–2 · 75%

▲ 3rdDansby Swanson walks.0–2 · 70%

▲ 3rdNico Hoerner grounds out to first baseman Alec Burleson. Dansby Swanson to 2nd.0–2 · 72%

▲ 3rdPete Crow-Armstrong lines out to left fielder Nelson Velázquez.0–2 · 76%

▲ 3rdAlex Bregman grounds out, third baseman Thomas Saggese to first baseman Alec Burleson.0–2 · 78%

▼ 3rdJJ Wetherholt singles on a ground ball to second baseman Nico Hoerner.0–2 · 82%

▼ 3rdIván Herrera singles on a sharp ground ball to left fielder Ian Happ. JJ Wetherholt to 2nd.0–2 · 85%

▼ 3rdJordan Walker strikes out swinging.0–2 · 82%

▼ 3rdNelson Velázquez lines out to third baseman Alex Bregman.0–2 · 79%

▼ 3rdAlec Burleson singles on a fly ball to left fielder Ian Happ. JJ Wetherholt scores. Iván Herrera to 3rd. Alec Burleson to 2nd.0–3 · 87%

▼ 3rdMasyn Winn singles on a sharp line drive to center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong. Iván Herrera scores. Alec Burleson scores.0–5 · 95%

▼ 3rdJosé Fermín challenged (pitch result), call on the field was confirmed: José Fermín called out on strikes.0–5 · 94%

▲ 4thSeiya Suzuki lines out sharply to left fielder Nelson Velázquez.0–5 · 95%

▲ 4thIan Happ flies out to left fielder Nelson Velázquez.0–5 · 96%

▲ 4thCarson Kelly strikes out swinging.0–5 · 96%

▼ 4thThomas Saggese walks.0–5 · 96%

▼ 4thPedro Pagés out on a sacrifice bunt, first baseman Michael Busch to second baseman Nico Hoerner. Thomas Saggese to 2nd.0–5 · 96%

▼ 4thJJ Wetherholt strikes out swinging.0–5 · 96%

▼ 4thIván Herrera lines out to center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong.0–5 · 95%

▲ 5thMichael Busch grounds out, first baseman Alec Burleson to pitcher Matthew Liberatore.0–5 · 96%

▲ 5thKevin Alcántara singles on a line drive to center fielder José Fermín.0–5 · 95%

▲ 5thDansby Swanson flies out to center fielder José Fermín.0–5 · 96%

▲ 5thNico Hoerner lines out to third baseman Thomas Saggese.0–5 · 97%

▼ 5thJordan Walker pops out to shortstop Dansby Swanson.0–5 · 97%

▼ 5thNelson Velázquez grounds out softly, pitcher Trent Thornton to first baseman Michael Busch.0–5 · 97%

▼ 5thAlec Burleson pops out to third baseman Alex Bregman in foul territory.0–5 · 97%

▲ 6thPete Crow-Armstrong flies out to right fielder Jordan Walker.0–5 · 97%

▲ 6thAlex Bregman homers (5) on a fly ball to left center field.1–5 · 95%

▲ 6thSeiya Suzuki strikes out swinging, catcher Pedro Pagés to first baseman Alec Burleson.1–5 · 95%

▲ 6thIan Happ grounds out, second baseman JJ Wetherholt to first baseman Alec Burleson.1–5 · 95%

▼ 6thMasyn Winn grounds out, third baseman Alex Bregman to first baseman Michael Busch.1–5 · 96%

▼ 6thJosé Fermín grounds out softly, pitcher Phil Maton to first baseman Michael Busch.1–5 · 95%

▼ 6thNolan Gorman challenged (pitch result), call on the field was confirmed: Nolan Gorman called out on strikes.1–5 · 95%

▲ 7thCarson Kelly lines out to shortstop Masyn Winn.1–5 · 96%

▲ 7thMichael Busch singles on a line drive to left fielder Nelson Velázquez.1–5 · 95%

▲ 7thMichael Conforto doubles (9) on a sharp fly ball to center fielder Victor Scott II. Michael Busch to 3rd.1–5 · 89%

▲ 7thDansby Swanson strikes out swinging.1–5 · 95%

▲ 7thNico Hoerner grounds out, shortstop Masyn Winn to first baseman Alec Burleson.1–5 · 97%

▼ 7thPedro Pagés flies out sharply to center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong.1–5 · 97%

▼ 7thJJ Wetherholt walks.1–5 · 97%

▼ 7thIván Herrera walks. JJ Wetherholt to 3rd. Passed ball by catcher Carson Kelly. JJ Wetherholt to 3rd.1–5 · 98%

▼ 7thJordan Walker grounds into a double play, third baseman Alex Bregman to second baseman Nico Hoerner to first baseman Michael Busch. Iván Herrera out at 2nd. Jordan Walker out at 1st.1–5 · 97%

▲ 8thPete Crow-Armstrong pops out to catcher Pedro Pagés in foul territory.1–5 · 98%

▲ 8thAlex Bregman grounds out, shortstop Masyn Winn to first baseman Alec Burleson.1–5 · 98%

▲ 8thSeiya Suzuki strikes out swinging.1–5 · 98%

▼ 8thNelson Velázquez singles on a sharp line drive to center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong.1–5 · 99%

▼ 8thAlec Burleson walks. Nelson Velázquez to 2nd.1–5 · 99%

▼ 8thMasyn Winn grounds into a double play, third baseman Alex Bregman to first baseman Michael Busch. Nelson Velázquez out at 3rd. Alec Burleson to 2nd. Masyn Winn out at 1st.1–5 · 99%

▼ 8thVictor Scott II flies out to center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong.1–5 · 99%

▲ 9thIan Happ strikes out swinging.1–5 · 99%

▲ 9thCarson Kelly lines out to right fielder Jordan Walker.1–5 · 100%

▲ 9thMichael Busch singles on a ground ball to right fielder Jordan Walker.1–5 · 99%

▲ 9thMichael Conforto flies out sharply to center fielder Victor Scott II.1–5 · 100%

Box score

Chicago Cubs

Batter	AB	R	H	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
Nico Hoerner 2B	4	0	1	0	0	0	0	.252
Pete Crow-Armstrong CF	4	0	1	0	0	0	0	.237
Alex Bregman 3B	4	1	1	1	1	0	1	.259
Seiya Suzuki RF	4	0	0	0	0	0	2	.244
Ian Happ LF	4	0	0	0	0	0	2	.230
Carson Kelly C	4	0	0	0	0	0	1	.289
Michael Busch 1B	4	0	2	0	0	0	1	.243
Kevin Alcántara DH	2	0	1	0	0	0	0	.200
Michael Conforto DH	2	0	1	0	0	0	0	.269
Dansby Swanson SS	2	0	0	0	0	1	1	.183

Pitcher	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	P	ERA
Jordan WicksL	2.0	4	3	3	0	1	49	15.63
Ethan Roberts	1.0	3	2	2	0	2	22	1.69
Trent Thornton	2.0	0	0	0	1	1	28	1.98
Phil Maton	1.0	0	0	0	0	1	14	7.23
Ryan Rolison	2.0	1	0	0	3	0	34	2.89

St. Louis Cardinals

Batter	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
JJ Wetherholt 2B	3	2	2	0	1	1	.250
Iván Herrera DH	3	2	2	0	1	0	.265
Jordan Walker RF	4	0	1	1	0	1	.290
Nelson Velázquez LF	4	0	1	0	0	0	.429
Alec Burleson 1B	3	1	1	2	1	0	.281
Masyn Winn SS	4	0	1	2	0	1	.234
José Fermín CF	3	0	0	0	0	1	.221
Victor Scott II CF	1	0	0	0	0	0	.186
Thomas Saggese 3B	1	0	0	0	1	0	.167
Nolan Gorman 3B	1	0	0	0	0	1	.210
Pedro Pagés C	2	0	0	0	0	0	.216

Pitcher	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	P	ERA
Matthew LiberatoreW	5.1	3	0	0	1	4	85	4.35
Hunter DobbinsS	3.2	4	1	1	0	4	61	4.50

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