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Cardinals Crush Cubs: 17-1 Rout at Wrigley
4 Jul
Summary
- Cardinals secured a dominant 17-1 victory over the Cubs.
- 13 of the Cardinals' 17 runs were scored with two outs.
- Pitcher Andre Pallante earned his 10th win, pitching scoreless innings.
The St. Louis Cardinals achieved a commanding 17-1 win against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Friday. The Cardinals' offense proved overwhelming, scoring a remarkable 13 of their 17 runs with two outs, a franchise record for runs scored with two outs since 1961.
José Fermín, Blaze Jordan, and rookie Nathan Church ignited the scoring in the second inning with Church's three-run homer. The Cardinals extended their lead significantly in the fourth inning with a three-run homer from Masyn Winn.
Andre Pallante delivered an efficient performance on the mound for the Cardinals, pitching 5 2/3 scoreless innings and earning his 10th victory of the season. This offensive outburst continues the Cardinals' strong performance on their current road trip.
