The Chicago Cubs celebrated Independence Day in style, breaking a franchise record by hitting eight home runs in a single game against the St. Louis Cardinals, winning 11-3 at Wrigley Field. Michael Busch led the charge, hitting three home runs, marking the first time a Cubs player has achieved this feat since 2021. He became the third player in Cubs history to hit three homers in a game against the Cardinals, joining Moises Alou and Hank Leiber, both doing so on the Fourth of July.

Other contributors included Pete Crow-Armstrong, who had two homers and made a diving catch, highlighting the Cubs' dominant offensive performance. Busch's five RBIs and Crow-Armstrong's four hits helped extend the Cubs' lead over the Cardinals to 6.5 games in the standings. The Cubs have been one of the top offenses in the league this season, and this historic day exemplified their prowess. Manager Craig Counsell reflected on the emotional rollercoaster of baseball, recalling the team's struggles just the day before.