The Chicago Cubs showcased a historic offensive performance on Independence Day, defeating the St. Louis Cardinals 11-3 at Wrigley Field. With eight home runs, the Cubs not only set a franchise record but also tied the MLB record for the most home runs hit on July 4. Seiya Suzuki, Pete Crow-Armstrong, Michael Busch, Carson Kelly, and Dansby Swanson all contributed to the home run tally, with Crow-Armstrong hitting two and Busch hitting three.

This victory improves the Cubs' standing in the division as they now hold a 4.5 game lead, but the threat of the Milwaukee Brewers looms large as they compete closely. Although the Cubs’ offense has been on fire, their pitching staff remains a concern, having one of the weakest ERAs, which they need to address if they aim for a World Series run.