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Cubs vs. Cardinals: Pitching Duel at Busch Stadium
28 Jul
Summary
- Cubs and Cardinals begin a four-game series on Monday.
- David Peterson and Matthew Liberatore are the starting pitchers.
- Pete Crow-Armstrong leads Cubs hitters with 23 home runs.
The Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Cardinals are commencing a significant four-game series on Monday, July 28, 2026, at Busch Stadium. The opening game is scheduled for 7:45 p.m. ET, with David Peterson (5-7, 5.97 ERA) taking the mound for the Cubs.
The Cubs currently stand with a 59-46 record, positioning them second in the NL Central. The Cardinals, with a 53-52 record, are fourth in the same division. Matthew Liberatore (5-7, 5.18 ERA) is the anticipated starter for St. Louis.
Key offensive performances include the Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong, who boasts a .932 OPS with 23 home runs and 26 stolen bases. For the Cardinals, Jordan Walker has driven in 77 runs and hit 22 home runs, while Alec Burleson also leads with 71 RBIs.
