Cardinals @ Cubs · Jul 5, 2026 — MLB Central

Final Sun, Jul 5, 2026

Wrigley Field Regular Season

St. Louis Cardinals Cardinals 4

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6 Chicago Cubs Cubs

Away starter

Matthew Liberatore

Home starter

Javier Assad

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Cubs take down rival Cardinals as NL playoff race starts to shape up

CHICAGO -- The Cubs came into this season planning on contending for the division crown. Having to fight off the Cardinals in the National League Wild Card picture was probably not high on the list of expectations, given St. Louis’ recent history. The Cardinals came into Wrigley Field this weekend

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Nico Hoerner propels Cubs to 6-4 win over Cardinals00:03:12

Nico Hoerner drives in two runs, including the game-tying single to propel the Cubs over the Cardinals, 6-4

Condensed Game: STL@CHC - 7/5/2600:09:52

Condensed Game: Jordan Walker and the Cardinals take on Nico Hoerner and the Cubs on July 5, 2026

Nico Hoerner's game-tying single00:00:19

Nico Hoerner lines an RBI single to right field to tie the game at 3 in the bottom of the 6th inning

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Cardinals @ Cubs · 4–6

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