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Chicago Cubs at St. Louis Cardinals

MLBMay 30, 2026Busch Stadium

CubsChicagoCHCWon32-27

Cubs 6, Cardinals 1

Final
CardinalsSt. LouisSTL30-26
Score by inning
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W Ben BrownL Ryan Fernandez

Scoring

Play-by-play

In order

Top 1st

  1.  Pete Crow-Armstrong strikes out swinging.
  2.  Nico Hoerner grounds out sharply, second baseman JJ Wetherholt to first baseman Alec Burleson.
  3.  Michael Busch flies out sharply to left fielder Bryan Torres.

Bot 1st

  1.  JJ Wetherholt flies out to left fielder Ian Happ.
  2.  Iván Herrera strikes out swinging.
  3.  Alec Burleson flies out sharply to right fielder Seiya Suzuki.

Top 2nd

  1.  Alex Bregman singles on a line drive to right fielder Jordan Walker.CHC 54%
  2.  Ian Happ grounds into a force out, pitcher Kyle Leahy to shortstop Masyn Winn. Alex Bregman out at 2nd. Ian Happ to 1st.
  3.  Seiya Suzuki strikes out swinging.
  4.  Moisés Ballesteros strikes out on a foul tip.

Bot 2nd

  1.  Jordan Walker pops out to second baseman Nico Hoerner.
  2.  Nolan Gorman called out on strikes.
  3.  Masyn Winn grounds out, third baseman Alex Bregman to first baseman Michael Busch.

Top 3rd

  1.  Miguel Amaya lines out to shortstop Masyn Winn.
  2.  Dansby Swanson pops out to first baseman Alec Burleson in foul territory.
  3.  Pete Crow-Armstrong singles on a sharp line drive to right fielder Jordan Walker.
  4.  Cubs challenged (force play), call on the field was overturned: Nico Hoerner reaches on a fielder's choice, fielded by third baseman Nolan Gorman. Pete Crow-Armstrong to 2nd.
  5.  Michael Busch flies out to left fielder Bryan Torres.

Bot 3rd

  1.  Jimmy Crooks strikes out swinging.
  2.  Bryan Torres flies out to left fielder Ian Happ in foul territory.
  3.  Victor Scott II flies out to right fielder Seiya Suzuki.

Top 4th

  1.  Alex Bregman flies out to left fielder Bryan Torres.
  2.  Ian Happ singles on a sharp line drive to right fielder Jordan Walker.
  3.  Seiya Suzuki grounds into a force out, second baseman JJ Wetherholt to shortstop Masyn Winn. Ian Happ out at 2nd. Seiya Suzuki to 1st.
  4.  Moisés Ballesteros singles on a ground ball to right fielder Jordan Walker. Seiya Suzuki to 3rd.
  5.  Miguel Amaya hit by pitch. Moisés Ballesteros to 2nd.
  6.  Dansby Swanson strikes out swinging.STL 56%

Bot 4th

  1.  JJ Wetherholt singles on a sharp line drive to center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong.STL 62%
  2.  Iván Herrera grounds out, pitcher Ben Brown to first baseman Michael Busch. JJ Wetherholt to 2nd.
  3.  Alec Burleson singles on a ground ball to right fielder Seiya Suzuki. JJ Wetherholt scores. Alec Burleson out at 2nd on the throw, right fielder Seiya Suzuki to catcher Miguel Amaya to shortstop Dansby Swanson.STL 66%
  4.  Jordan Walker challenged (pitch result), call on the field was confirmed: Jordan Walker called out on strikes.

Top 5th

  1.  Pete Crow-Armstrong doubles (8) on a sharp fly ball to right fielder Jordan Walker.STL 56%
  2.  Nico Hoerner grounds out, second baseman JJ Wetherholt to first baseman Alec Burleson. Pete Crow-Armstrong to 3rd.
  3.  Michael Busch singles on a ground ball to center fielder Victor Scott II. Pete Crow-Armstrong scores.STL 50%
  4.  Alex Bregman walks.CHC 56%
  5.  Ian Happ strikes out swinging.STL 51%
  6.  Seiya Suzuki grounds out, first baseman Alec Burleson to pitcher Ryan Fernandez.STL 56%

Bot 5th

  1.  Nolan Gorman strikes out swinging.
  2.  Masyn Winn lines out sharply to center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong.
  3.  Jimmy Crooks grounds out, first baseman Michael Busch to pitcher Ben Brown.

Top 6th

  1.  Moisés Ballesteros lines out to second baseman JJ Wetherholt.
  2.  Miguel Amaya reaches on a throwing error by pitcher Ryan Fernandez.
  3.  Dansby Swanson walks. Miguel Amaya to 2nd.CHC 56%
  4.  Pete Crow-Armstrong hit by pitch. Miguel Amaya to 3rd. Dansby Swanson to 2nd.CHC 65%
  5.  Nico Hoerner singles on a line drive to right fielder Jordan Walker. Miguel Amaya scores. Dansby Swanson to 3rd. Pete Crow-Armstrong to 2nd.CHC 77%
  6.  Michael Busch out on a sacrifice fly to right fielder Jordan Walker. Dansby Swanson scores. Pete Crow-Armstrong to 3rd.
  7.  Jimmy Crooks challenged (pitch result), call on the field was overturned: Alex Bregman called out on strikes.

Bot 6th

  1.  Bryan Torres flies out to center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong.
  2.  Miguel Amaya challenged (pitch result), call on the field was confirmed: Victor Scott II walks.
  3.  JJ Wetherholt singles on a line drive to center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong. Victor Scott II to 2nd.CHC 68%
  4.  Iván Herrera grounds into a double play, third baseman Alex Bregman to first baseman Michael Busch. Victor Scott II out at 3rd. Iván Herrera out at 1st.CHC 80%

Top 7th

  1.  Ian Happ grounds out, first baseman Alec Burleson to pitcher Gordon Graceffo.
  2.  Seiya Suzuki doubles (5) on a sharp line drive to center fielder Victor Scott II.
  3.  Moisés Ballesteros flies out to left fielder Bryan Torres.
  4.  Miguel Amaya flies out to center fielder Victor Scott II.

Bot 7th

  1.  Alec Burleson flies out sharply to center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong.
  2.  Jordan Walker grounds out sharply, third baseman Alex Bregman to first baseman Michael Busch.
  3.  Nolan Gorman strikes out swinging.

Top 8th

  1.  Dansby Swanson strikes out swinging.
  2.  Pete Crow-Armstrong homers (7) on a fly ball to right field.CHC 92%
  3.  Nico Hoerner singles on a line drive to right fielder Jordan Walker.
  4.  Michael Busch flies out to center fielder Victor Scott II.
  5.  Alex Bregman flies out to center fielder Victor Scott II.

Bot 8th

  1.  Masyn Winn walks.
  2.  Jimmy Crooks flies out to left fielder Ian Happ. Masyn Winn to 2nd.
  3.  Bryan Torres grounds out, first baseman Michael Busch to pitcher Jacob Webb. Masyn Winn to 3rd.
  4.  Victor Scott II strikes out swinging.

Top 9th

  1.  Ian Happ doubles (10) on a sharp line drive to right fielder Jordan Walker.
  2.  Seiya Suzuki reaches on a fielding error by third baseman Nolan Gorman. Ian Happ to 3rd.
  3.  Moisés Ballesteros grounds out softly, pitcher Matt Pushard to first baseman Alec Burleson. Seiya Suzuki to 2nd.
  4.  Miguel Amaya reaches on catcher interference by Jimmy Crooks. Miguel Amaya to 1st.
  5.  Dansby Swanson walks.
  6.  Pete Crow-Armstrong singles on a line drive to center fielder Victor Scott II. Seiya Suzuki scores. Miguel Amaya to 3rd. Dansby Swanson to 2nd.
  7.  Nico Hoerner grounds into a double play, second baseman JJ Wetherholt to shortstop Masyn Winn to first baseman Alec Burleson. Pete Crow-Armstrong out at 2nd. Nico Hoerner out at 1st.

Bot 9th

  1.  JJ Wetherholt singles on a line drive to left fielder Ian Happ.
  2.  Iván Herrera grounds into a force out, third baseman Alex Bregman to second baseman Nico Hoerner. JJ Wetherholt out at 2nd. Iván Herrera to 1st.
  3.  Alec Burleson singles on a line drive to right fielder Seiya Suzuki. Iván Herrera out at 3rd on the throw, right fielder Seiya Suzuki to third baseman Alex Bregman.
  4.  Jordan Walker lines out to center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong.

Bot 4th

  1.  CHC 0, STL 1Alec Burleson singles on a ground ball to right fielder Seiya Suzuki. JJ Wetherholt scores. Alec Burleson out at 2nd on the throw, right fielder Seiya Suzuki to catcher Miguel Amaya to shortstop Dansby Swanson.STL 66%

Top 5th

  1.  CHC 1, STL 1Michael Busch singles on a ground ball to center fielder Victor Scott II. Pete Crow-Armstrong scores.STL 50%

Top 6th

  1.  CHC 2, STL 1Nico Hoerner singles on a line drive to right fielder Jordan Walker. Miguel Amaya scores. Dansby Swanson to 3rd. Pete Crow-Armstrong to 2nd.CHC 77%
  2.  CHC 3, STL 1Michael Busch out on a sacrifice fly to right fielder Jordan Walker. Dansby Swanson scores. Pete Crow-Armstrong to 3rd.

Top 8th

  1.  CHC 4, STL 1Pete Crow-Armstrong homers (7) on a fly ball to right field.CHC 92%

Top 9th

  1.  CHC 5, STL 1Dansby Swanson walks.
  2.  CHC 6, STL 1Pete Crow-Armstrong singles on a line drive to center fielder Victor Scott II. Seiya Suzuki scores. Miguel Amaya to 3rd. Dansby Swanson to 2nd.

Win probability

Bot 6th · Biggest swing #1 · CHC 3–1 STL

Iván Herrera grounds into a double play, third baseman Alex Bregman to first baseman Michael Busch. Victor Scott II out at 3rd. Iván Herrera out at 1st.

CHC 80%CHC +13 pts

Game leaders

CubsChicago

CardinalsSt. Louis

Box score

BattingABRHRBIHRBBSOAVG
Pete Crow-Armstrong CF5242101.237
Nico Hoerner 2B6021000.252
Michael Busch 1B4012000.238
Alex Bregman 3B4010011.260
Ian Happ LF5120001.234
Seiya Suzuki RF5110001.250
Moisés Ballesteros DH5010001.231
Miguel Amaya C3100000.217
Dansby Swanson SS3100022.185
Totals406125137

2B: Crow-Armstrong, Happ, Suzuki.HR: Crow-Armstrong.RBI: Crow-Armstrong 2, Hoerner, Busch 2.SB: Hoerner.

PitchingIPHRERBBSOPERA
Ben Brown W7.031116821.92
Jacob Webb1.000011192.55
Daniel Palencia1.020000132.31

Video

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