Chicago Cubs vs St. Louis Cardinals — Recap

📰Game Recap

The Chicago Cubs, entering Tuesday's contest with a 61-47 record, defied the pregame odds to upset the favored St. Louis Cardinals (54-54) in a tight 4-2 extra-inning affair. The underdog Cubs navigated a back-and-forth battle, ultimately securing a valuable road win at Busch Stadium.

The Cardinals were the first to get on the scoreboard, taking a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the second inning when Torres singled to left, allowing Nootbaar to cross the plate. St. Louis starting pitcher Andre Pallante delivered a strong performance for the home team, going 6.1 innings, striking out three batters, and surrendering only two earned runs on the night. Despite Pallante's efforts, the Cubs managed to equalize in the top of the fourth inning, as Happ's fly out to right allowed Bregman to score on a crucial throwing error by right fielder Nootbaar, making it 1-1.

The seesaw battle continued into the later innings. Chicago broke the tie in the top of the seventh, taking a 2-1 lead when Busch singled to left, driving home Swanson. However, the Cardinals quickly responded in the bottom half of the same inning. St. Louis's JJ Wetherholt, who had a standout night with two hits including a home run, launched a 406-foot solo shot to right field, immediately tying the game at 2-2 and setting the stage for extra innings.

With the score deadlocked after nine, the Cubs seized their opportunity in the top of the tenth. Bregman came through with a double to right field, scoring Suzuki to put Chicago back in front, 3-2. Happ then followed suit, doubling to right and bringing Bregman home to extend the lead to 4-2. These late-game heroics sealed the victory for the Cubs, allowing them to complete the upset bid over their division rivals.