Cardinals 4 – 6 Cubs

MLB · Sun, Jul 5 · Wrigley Field

Final

W: Drew Pomeranz · L: Matthew Liberatore · SV: Jacob Webb

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

Win probability

CHC 100%CHC 95%

STL 100%model, computed at ingest

Top performers

Jordan Walker

STL

1-2, 1 HR, 4 RBI, 1 R, 1 BB

Javier Assad

CHC

4.2 IP, 0 ER, 2 K, 2 BB

Pete Crow-Armstrong

CHC

2-4, 1 R, 2 SB

Key plays

▼ 1stAlex Bregman doubles (13) on a line drive to center fielder Nathan Church. Pete Crow-Armstrong scores.0–1 · 72%

▼ 1stNico Hoerner out on a sacrifice fly to right fielder Jordan Walker. Alex Bregman scores. Carson Kelly to 3rd. Michael Busch to 2nd.0–2 · 77%

▲ 6thJJ Wetherholt singles on a line drive to center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong.0–2 · 74%

▲ 6thIván Herrera strikes out on a foul tip.0–2 · 79%

▲ 6thAlec Burleson singles on a sharp ground ball to right fielder Seiya Suzuki. JJ Wetherholt to 2nd.0–2 · 74%

▲ 6thJordan Walker homers (20) on a fly ball to left center field. JJ Wetherholt scores. Alec Burleson scores.3–2 · 38%

▼ 6thCarson Kelly walks.3–2 · 48%

▼ 6thMichael Busch singles on a line drive to center fielder Nathan Church. Carson Kelly to 3rd.3–2 · 62%

▼ 6thNico Hoerner singles on a line drive to right fielder Jordan Walker. Carson Kelly scores. Michael Busch to 2nd.3–3 · 71%

▼ 6thIan Happ pops out to third baseman José Fermín.3–3 · 65%

▼ 6thPedro Ramírez out on a sacrifice fly to right fielder Jordan Walker. Nico Hoerner scores. Dansby Swanson scores. Throwing error by right fielder Jordan Walker.3–6 · 91%

▲ 8thAlec Burleson singles on a sharp ground ball to right fielder Seiya Suzuki. JJ Wetherholt to 3rd.3–6 · 86%

Highlights (33)

▶ Matthew Liberatore against the Cubs

00:00:09 · MLB video

▶ Nico Hoerner propels Cubs to 6-4 win over Cardinals

00:03:12 · MLB video

▶ Condensed Game: STL@CHC - 7/5/26

00:09:52 · MLB video

▶ Nico Hoerner's game-tying single

00:00:19 · MLB video

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▶ Alex Bregman's RBI double

00:00:28 · MLB video

▶ Dansby Swanson's incredible catch seals Cubs' win

00:00:27 · MLB video

▶ Jordan Walker's three-run homer (20)

00:00:28 · MLB video

▶ Jordan Walker's sacrifice fly

00:00:17 · MLB video

▶ Javier Assad escapes bases-loaded jam

00:00:15 · MLB video

▶ Ramírez's sacrifice fly, Swanson scores on error

00:00:38 · MLB video

▶ Nico Hoerner's sacrifice fly

00:00:27 · MLB video

▶ Javier Assad strikes out Iván Herrera

00:00:17 · MLB video

▶ Matthew Liberatore strikes out Seiya Suzuki

00:00:13 · MLB video

▶ Michael Busch scores on error

00:00:38 · MLB video

▶ Craig Counsell talks Webb, Swanson's catch and more

00:01:32 · MLB video

▶ Ball 3 call confirmed after ABS challenge

00:00:16 · MLB video

▶ Strikeout confirmed after ABS challenge

00:00:15 · MLB video

▶ Ball 1 call overturned after ABS challenge

00:00:26 · MLB video

▶ Javier Assad catches Jordan Walker stealing

00:00:20 · MLB video

▶ José Fermín initiates double play

00:00:16 · MLB video

▶ Breaking down Javier Assad's pitches

00:00:04 · MLB video

▶ A deep dive into Jordan Walker's home run

00:00:11 · MLB video

▶ The distance behind Jordan Walker's home run

00:00:13 · MLB video

▶ Breaking down Matthew Liberatore's pitches

00:00:04 · MLB video

▶ Matthew Liberatore's outing against the Cubs

00:00:25 · MLB video

▶ Starting lineups for Cardinals at Cubs - July 5, 2026

00:00:10 · MLB video

▶ Bench availability for St. Louis, July 5 vs Cubs

00:00:08 · MLB video

▶ Fielding alignment for St. Louis, July 5 vs Cubs

00:00:11 · MLB video

▶ Fielding alignment for Chicago, July 5 vs Cardinals

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▶ Bullpen availability for St. Louis, July 5 vs Cubs

00:00:09 · MLB video

▶ Bullpen availability for Chicago, July 5 vs Cardinals

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▶ Javier Assad against the Cardinals

00:00:08 · MLB video

▶ Probable pitchers for Cardinals at Cubs - July 5, 2026

00:00:06 · MLB video

Full play-by-play (73)

▲ 1stJJ Wetherholt lines out softly to second baseman Nico Hoerner.0–0 · 53%

▲ 1stIván Herrera strikes out swinging.0–0 · 55%

▲ 1stAlec Burleson grounds out sharply, second baseman Nico Hoerner to first baseman Michael Busch.0–0 · 55%

▼ 1stPete Crow-Armstrong singles on a soft ground ball to third baseman José Fermín.0–0 · 60%

▼ 1stAlex Bregman doubles (13) on a line drive to center fielder Nathan Church. Pete Crow-Armstrong scores.0–1 · 72%

▼ 1stSeiya Suzuki called out on strikes.0–1 · 69%

▼ 1stCarson Kelly walks.0–1 · 71%

▼ 1stMichael Busch hit by pitch. Alex Bregman to 3rd. Carson Kelly to 2nd.0–1 · 76%

▼ 1stNico Hoerner out on a sacrifice fly to right fielder Jordan Walker. Alex Bregman scores. Carson Kelly to 3rd. Michael Busch to 2nd.0–2 · 77%

▼ 1stIan Happ hit by pitch.0–2 · 78%

▼ 1stDansby Swanson grounds into a force out, third baseman José Fermín to second baseman JJ Wetherholt. Ian Happ out at 2nd.0–2 · 73%

▲ 2ndJordan Walker walks.0–2 · 69%

▲ 2ndLars Nootbaar flies out to left fielder Ian Happ.0–2 · 77%

▲ 2ndMasyn Winn singles on a ground ball to center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong.0–2 · 76%

▲ 2ndNathan Church singles on a sharp ground ball to right fielder Seiya Suzuki. Masyn Winn to 3rd.0–2 · 73%

▲ 2ndJosé Fermín walks. Nathan Church to 2nd.0–2 · 70%

▲ 2ndBryan Torres pops out to shortstop Dansby Swanson.0–2 · 77%

▼ 2ndKevin Alcántara strikes out swinging.0–2 · 76%

▼ 2ndPete Crow-Armstrong hit by pitch.0–2 · 78%

▼ 2ndAlex Bregman pops out to first baseman Alec Burleson in foul territory.0–2 · 76%

▼ 2ndSeiya Suzuki pops out to first baseman Alec Burleson in foul territory.0–2 · 75%

▲ 3rdJJ Wetherholt grounds out, second baseman Nico Hoerner to first baseman Michael Busch.0–2 · 77%

▲ 3rdIván Herrera strikes out swinging.0–2 · 78%

▲ 3rdAlec Burleson flies out to right fielder Seiya Suzuki.0–2 · 78%

▼ 3rdCarson Kelly strikes out swinging.0–2 · 77%

▼ 3rdMichael Busch flies out to left fielder Lars Nootbaar.0–2 · 76%

▼ 3rdNico Hoerner flies out to left fielder Lars Nootbaar.0–2 · 76%

▲ 4thJordan Walker flies out to center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong.0–2 · 78%

▲ 4thLars Nootbaar grounds out, second baseman Nico Hoerner to first baseman Michael Busch.0–2 · 80%

▲ 4thMasyn Winn flies out to left fielder Ian Happ.0–2 · 80%

▼ 4thIan Happ grounds out, third baseman José Fermín to first baseman Alec Burleson.0–2 · 79%

▼ 4thDansby Swanson singles on a sharp line drive to left fielder Lars Nootbaar.0–2 · 81%

▼ 4thKevin Alcántara grounds into a double play, third baseman José Fermín to second baseman JJ Wetherholt to first baseman Alec Burleson. Dansby Swanson out at 2nd. Kevin Alcántara out at 1st.0–2 · 78%

▲ 5thNathan Church grounds out softly, pitcher Javier Assad to first baseman Michael Busch.0–2 · 80%

▲ 5thJosé Fermín grounds out, third baseman Alex Bregman to first baseman Michael Busch.0–2 · 82%

▲ 5thBryan Torres flies out to shortstop Dansby Swanson.0–2 · 82%

▼ 5thPete Crow-Armstrong lines out to right fielder Jordan Walker.0–2 · 81%

▼ 5thAlex Bregman flies out to right fielder Jordan Walker.0–2 · 80%

▼ 5thSeiya Suzuki flies out to right fielder Jordan Walker.0–2 · 80%

▲ 6thJJ Wetherholt singles on a line drive to center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong.0–2 · 74%

▲ 6thIván Herrera strikes out on a foul tip.0–2 · 79%

▲ 6thAlec Burleson singles on a sharp ground ball to right fielder Seiya Suzuki. JJ Wetherholt to 2nd.0–2 · 74%

▲ 6thJordan Walker homers (20) on a fly ball to left center field. JJ Wetherholt scores. Alec Burleson scores.3–2 · 38%

▲ 6thLars Nootbaar grounds out to pitcher Tyler Ferguson.3–2 · 40%

▲ 6thMasyn Winn grounds out, shortstop Dansby Swanson to first baseman Michael Busch.3–2 · 40%

▼ 6thCarson Kelly walks.3–2 · 48%

▼ 6thMichael Busch singles on a line drive to center fielder Nathan Church. Carson Kelly to 3rd.3–2 · 62%

▼ 6thNico Hoerner singles on a line drive to right fielder Jordan Walker. Carson Kelly scores. Michael Busch to 2nd.3–3 · 71%

▼ 6thIan Happ pops out to third baseman José Fermín.3–3 · 65%

▼ 6thDansby Swanson reaches on a fielder's choice, fielded by third baseman José Fermín. Michael Busch scores. Nico Hoerner to 3rd. Dansby Swanson to 2nd. Throwing error by third baseman José Fermín.3–4 · 82%

▼ 6thPedro Ramírez out on a sacrifice fly to right fielder Jordan Walker. Nico Hoerner scores. Dansby Swanson scores. Throwing error by right fielder Jordan Walker.3–6 · 91%

▼ 6thPete Crow-Armstrong singles on a fly ball to right fielder Jordan Walker.3–6 · 91%

▼ 6thAlex Bregman challenged (pitch result), call on the field was confirmed: Alex Bregman called out on strikes.3–6 · 91%

▲ 7thNathan Church strikes out swinging.3–6 · 93%

▲ 7thJosé Fermín lines out to center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong.3–6 · 94%

▲ 7thNelson Velázquez pops out to first baseman Michael Busch in foul territory.3–6 · 94%

▼ 7thSeiya Suzuki flies out to center fielder Nathan Church.3–6 · 94%

▼ 7thCarson Kelly singles on a ground ball to right fielder Jordan Walker.3–6 · 94%

▼ 7thMichael Busch hit by pitch. Carson Kelly to 2nd.3–6 · 95%

▼ 7thNico Hoerner strikes out swinging.3–6 · 94%

▼ 7thIan Happ strikes out swinging.3–6 · 93%

▲ 8thJJ Wetherholt singles on a line drive to right fielder Seiya Suzuki.3–6 · 90%

▲ 8thIván Herrera grounds out, second baseman Nico Hoerner to first baseman Michael Busch. JJ Wetherholt to 2nd.3–6 · 92%

▲ 8thAlec Burleson singles on a sharp ground ball to right fielder Seiya Suzuki. JJ Wetherholt to 3rd.3–6 · 86%

▲ 8thJordan Walker out on a sacrifice fly to center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong. JJ Wetherholt scores.4–6 · 89%

▲ 8thLars Nootbaar grounds out, second baseman Nico Hoerner to first baseman Michael Busch.4–6 · 91%

▼ 8thDansby Swanson pops out to first baseman Alec Burleson.4–6 · 91%

▼ 8thPedro Ramírez flies out to right fielder Jordan Walker.4–6 · 90%

▼ 8thPete Crow-Armstrong strikes out swinging, catcher Iván Herrera to first baseman Alec Burleson.4–6 · 90%

▲ 9thMasyn Winn walks.4–6 · 84%

▲ 9thNathan Church pops out to catcher Carson Kelly in foul territory.4–6 · 90%

▲ 9thJosé Fermín strikes out swinging.4–6 · 94%

▲ 9thNelson Velázquez lines out sharply to shortstop Dansby Swanson.4–6 · 95%

Box score

St. Louis Cardinals

Batter	AB	R	H	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
JJ Wetherholt 2B	4	2	2	0	0	0	0	.269
Iván Herrera C	4	0	0	0	0	0	3	.256
Alec Burleson 1B	4	1	2	0	0	0	0	.281
Jordan Walker RF	2	1	1	1	4	1	0	.292
Lars Nootbaar LF	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	.273
Masyn Winn SS	3	0	1	0	0	1	0	.250
Nathan Church CF	4	0	1	0	0	0	1	.255
José Fermín 3B	3	0	0	0	0	1	1	.265
Bryan Torres DH	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	.235
Nelson Velázquez DH	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	.273

Pitcher	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	P	ERA
Matthew LiberatoreL	5.0	4	4	3	2	3	78	5.34
Matt Svanson	1.2	3	2	0	0	2	39	6.69
Ryan Fernandez	1.1	0	0	0	0	2	15	1.35

Chicago Cubs

Batter	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
Pete Crow-Armstrong CF	4	1	2	0	0	1	.292
Alex Bregman 3B	4	1	1	1	0	1	.241
Seiya Suzuki RF	4	0	0	0	0	1	.264
Carson Kelly C	2	1	1	0	2	1	.282
Michael Busch 1B	2	1	1	0	0	0	.234
Nico Hoerner 2B	3	1	1	2	0	1	.241
Ian Happ LF	3	0	0	0	0	1	.219
Dansby Swanson SS	4	1	1	0	0	0	.207
Kevin Alcántara DH	2	0	0	0	0	1	.200
Pedro Ramírez DH	1	0	0	1	0	0	.250

Pitcher	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	P	ERA
Javier Assad	4.2	2	0	0	2	2	80	4.15
Ryan Rolison	0.2	2	2	2	0	1	20	2.43
Tyler Ferguson	0.2	1	1	1	0	0	9	6.48
Drew PomeranzW	1.0	1	1	1	0	1	13	4.97
Jacob WebbS	2.0	1	0	0	1	1	27	3.29

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