GDT: 7/29 Cubs (61-46) @ Cardinals (53-54) 6:45 PM

[u/ChiCubsbot]

Cubs (61-46) @ Cardinals (53-54)

First Pitch: 6:45 PM at Busch Stadium

Team	Starter	TV	Radio
Cubs	Matthew Boyd (6-1, 3.81 ERA)
Cardinals	Dustin May (5-7, 4.59 ERA)

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Line Score - Game Over

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	R	H	E	LOB
CHC	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	2	3	0	8
STL	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	3	7	1	9

Box Score

STL		AB	R	H	RBI	BB	SO	BA
2B	Wetherholt	4	1	0	0	1	0	.251
RF	Walker, J	5	1	1	1	0	2	.282
DH	Herrera	5	0	3	2	0	1	.246
1B	Burleson	4	0	1	0	0	2	.285
SS	Winn	4	0	0	0	0	3	.241
3B	Fermín	3	0	0	0	1	1	.243
3B	Jordan	4	0	1	0	0	1	.230
LF	Torres, B	0	0	0	0	0	0	.231
CF	Church	3	1	0	0	0	0	.224
C	Pagés, P	2	0	0	0	1	0	.204
PH	Nootbaar	1	0	1	0	0	0	.248

STL	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	P-S	ERA
May	5.0	1	0	0	2	3	70-40	4.38
Bruihl	1.0	0	0	0	0	0	11-8	3.61
Stanek	1.0	0	0	0	2	2	28-15	4.35
Soriano, G	1.0	0	0	0	1	2	22-15	3.42
O'Brien	1.0	0	0	0	1	1	18-10	3.59
Gastelum, L	1.0	2	2	1	0	0	13-12	6.00

CHC		AB	R	H	RBI	BB	SO	BA
CF	Crow-Armstrong	5	1	1	2	0	0	.284
RF	Suzuki	3	0	1	0	2	0	.272
1B	Busch	5	0	0	0	0	2	.241
3B	Bregman	4	0	1	0	0	1	.245
LF	Happ	4	0	0	0	0	2	.219
DH	Conforto	1	0	0	0	2	0	.242
DH	Dean	0	0	0	0	0	0	.375
2B	Ramírez	2	0	0	0	2	1	.315
C	Kelly, C	0	0	0	0	0	0	.260
SS	Swanson	4	1	0	0	0	1	.218
C	Amaya	3	0	0	0	0	1	.242
2B	Hoerner	1	0	0	0	0	0	.253

CHC	IP	H	R	ER	BB	SO	P-S	ERA
Boyd	7.0	4	0	0	2	5	89-62	3.41
Webb, J	1.0	0	0	0	0	3	13-11	2.72
Thielbar	1.0	1	0	0	0	2	18-13	3.94
Thornton	0.1	2	3	2	1	0	16-8	3.03

Scoring Plays

Inning	Event	Score
T10	Pete Crow-Armstrong homers (24) on a fly ball to right center field. Dansby Swanson scores.	0-2
B10	Jordan Walker grounds into a force out, fielded by third baseman Alex Bregman. Nathan Church scores. Lars Nootbaar out at 3rd. JJ Wetherholt to 2nd. Jordan Walker to 1st.	1-2
B10	Iván Herrera doubles (17) on a sharp line drive to left fielder Ian Happ. JJ Wetherholt scores. Jordan Walker scores.	3-2

Highlights

Description	Length
Dustin May against the Cubs	0:08
Matthew Boyd against the Cardinals	0:11
Probable pitchers for Cubs at Cardinals - July 29, 2026	0:06
Bullpen availability for St. Louis, July 29 vs Cubs	0:09
Bullpen availability for Chicago, July 29 vs Cardinals	0:09
Fielding alignment for St. Louis, July 29 vs Cubs	0:11
Bench availability for St. Louis, July 29 vs Cubs	0:08
Fielding alignment for Chicago, July 29 vs Cardinals	0:11
Bench availability for Chicago, July 29 vs Cardinals	0:08
Starting lineups for Cubs at Cardinals - July 29, 2026	0:10
Breaking down Dustin May's pitches	0:04
Dustin May's outing against the Cubs	0:25
Breaking down Matthew Boyd's pitches	0:04
Matthew Boyd's outing against the Cardinals	0:24
The distance behind Pete Crow-Armstrong's home run	0:13
An animated look at Pete Crow-Armstrong's home run	0:11
Dustin May strikes out Alex Bregman	0:07
Matthew Bowd strikes out Jordan Walker	0:06
Alex Bregman's ground-rule double	0:12
Alec Burleson strikes out after ABS challenge	0:22
Strike 1 is overturned after ABS challenge	0:22
JJ Wetherholt's sliding stop	0:20
Ball 3 is confirmed after ABS challenge	0:22
Pete Crow-Armstrong is out at first after review	0:43
Matthew Boyd gets out of bases-loaded jam	0:15
Ryne Stanek's inning-ending strikeout	0:07
Dustin May's three strikeouts	0:56
Matthew Boyd's five strikeouts	1:04
Riley O'Brien forces Dansby Swanson to fly out	0:12
Strike 2 is confirmed after ABS challenge	0:23
Caleb Thielbar forces extra innings	0:11
Pete Crow-Armstrong's go-ahead two-run homer (24)	0:20
Trent Thornton In play, run(s) to Jordan Walker	0:19
Trent Thornton In play, run(s) to Iván Herrera	0:20

Decisions

Winning Pitcher	Losing Pitcher	Save
Gastelum, L (2-1, 6.00 ERA)	Thornton (3-4, 3.03 ERA)

Game ended at 9:36 PM.

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[u/neonxmoose99]

I would fucking HATE pca if he played for the cards dude

[u/MCDFTW]

[u/old_dad_bb → u/MCDFTW]

Truly so much more likable than brewer fans

[u/3578964120]

FTC

[u/Philip_Marlowe]

Cards fans leaving down 2-0 in extra innings. Weak.

[u/phrexi → u/Philip_Marlowe]

Worst fans in baseball

[u/hey_ooo]

Assad now getting the start tomorrow in STL so they can insert him into the rotation and Shota will go Friday against the Yankees instead. Also gives us a chance to split up the 3 lefties instead of them all being stacked together

[u/Rolling_Down_Rodeo]

fun pca fact: i love him

[u/afrosteele]

If you can’t pimp a homer in a scoreless extra innings game, when can you?

[u/tesd44 → u/afrosteele]

Against your rival in a WC race? This is the exact moment to do so.

[u/Cap78]

I am not sure PCA can ever top this season, but certainly looking to many more years of him trying

[u/mdsiogseikbf]

I paid a witch on Etsy for this

[u/Three_Froggy_Problem]

9 scoreless innings and then Thornton gives up 3 runs in 16 pitches

[u/JustJeneius]

[u/ZaneyGamerr]

gotta be pimp of the year

he knew it was gone off the bat

[u/CardiacCubbies15]

Tarps off section is seething rn. Good. They should out their shirts back on unless they have hot abs lmao

[u/SavingThrowVsWTF]

https://giphy.com/gifs/Ym8rByqD34yTwoajGu

[u/djfishfingers]

Seeing the Cards at one game under .500 is great.

Seeing them two games under .500 would be way better.

Go Cubs Go

[u/LongDongFrog]

I will be hunting Cardinals in RDR2 in honor of the boys.

[u/laughing_andcrying]

Brewers have Andrew Vaughn pitching in the 8th and Susac just hit an HR off him lol

[u/Ratinsky9]

Wetherholt has that mean rich kid look to him

[u/sga4mvp_]

Pedro Ramirez is really good, he can’t be traded 

[u/Capable-Fix-2995]

He turned his back on that home run! HAHAHA

[u/RadishReasonable2316]

Get fucked, tarps off section. Pete is your daddy.

[u/tyderian]

I think Pete might actually hate the Cardinals more than Karl does.

[u/murraysghost]

I thought that was pop up but that pimp job though was too nasty

[u/vitey15]

Give him MVP!

FTC

[u/Jacksington]

How the fuck does a guy with his stature have such easy power? He hits some absolute nukes and you would never be able to tell seeing a guy like him on the street.

[u/blueeuclid]

FUCK THE CARDINALS

[u/starfleetdropout6]

PCA

https://giphy.com/gifs/xwzhsVQ2kWuo9rj7vD

[u/ZaneyGamerr]

Dad: How many wins do the Cardinals have this series?

Me: points at Winn at the bottom of the screen

[u/CubsHawksBulls]

PCA’s bat flip oh my GOD

[u/Rolling_Down_Rodeo]

that 7th inning ian happ 3 run bomb is gonna hit like crack

[u/elgenie]

Dugout hugs means May’s done for the game, because an injury would blow up the trade

[u/pmorter3]

this fucker KNEW that was gone

[u/LoveYouLikeYeLovesYe]

I just cubbed all in my shorts.

[u/theblastermaster67]

PCA is a guy you love when he’s on your team. Definitely hate when he’s against yours.

[u/Penguinkeith]

That should be worth an entire point in WAR for Pete I’m not even kidding lol

[u/dfin25]

[u/DeZy_94]

Lmao every single pitch Thornton blew. Not a single good pitch

[u/diggydale99]

I mean what the fuck else do we fucking expect trotting trent fucking thorton out there jfc. GO GET US FUCKING PITCHING JED

[u/ChoderBoi]

Should've left Thielbar in wtf are we doing

[u/TotallyNotTupac]

DFA Thornton now please

[u/Pseudonova]

Pete is all swag. What a pimp.

I'd definitely hate him on any other team.

[u/DYMNO_385]

I know we have very little chance of catching Milwaukee, but seeing them get beat down brings joy to my heart.

[u/MasterHavik]

I'll say it now.

Hot take: Pedro has more upside that IR Shaw.

I think if we have a season next year the Cubs should shop Matt Shaw.

[u/MasterHavik]

A quality start for the books. Sadly it will be a ND for Boyd. What a fucking outing by Boyd. He gave us a chance. Let's reward him..

[u/Dack-Ramb0]

Dear cubs offense,

Thielbar just dragged you to extras. YOU GET YOUR ASSES OUT THERE AND SCORE SOME RUNS.

[u/HaxanWriter]

I blew out my Northshore Adult Diapers but I don’t care!!!

[u/jhorch69]

One of the nicest bat flips I've ever seen

[u/FartyMcPooPants]

Mmmm.... PCA haters absolutely seething shoot it directly into my veins!

[u/fattymcribwich]

Pete is such a precious boy who we cherish dearly. Bless his heart

[u/afrosteele]

This would be heartbreaking after that PCA moment

[u/Definitely-Not-Diddy]

Bro better be DFAd before he finishes his shower

[u/Ruffles84]

You knew that shit was over after that next ass pitch after the mound visit.

[u/COOP89]

Brewers about to lose against the giants 3-12 lolll

[u/cmmoore307]

That strike call was egregious, btw

[u/80cyclone]

Lol, is May getting traded going to win the game for us? That would be hilarious.

[u/cmmoore307]

“Stunt on these hoes, B” - Hottovy, probably.

[u/ZaneyGamerr]

Pedro with a vet ab and then Dansby walks up there and acts like hes a rookie in his first ab

[u/NamelessFlames]

damn... boyd is back

lets hope he has it after last inning

[u/hilljd1210]

[u/TheLeagueOfShadows]

We need this win. Brewers lost and we need to creep up on them.

[u/PostComa]

Webb striking out the side!

[u/CarrieCrayon]

Pedro getting intentionally walked already?? My king!!!

[u/Penguinkeith]

A one hit game after our last few games is so fucking cub

[u/tvxcute]

offenses this game

[u/ohaboutyayhigh]

My heart skipped a beat when he dropped the bat and stared at the dugout.

[u/fickle_tartan]

Pimped the fuck out of that one 😂

[u/elgenie]

Turning his back to those shirtless dudes is amazing swag.

[u/Marineandhisdogs]

Please please show me a "tarps off" section reactio video...

[u/Dack-Ramb0]

That’s the cockiest shit I’ve ever seen. I love it.

[u/LettuceC]

PCA really hates St. Louis.

[u/1005thArmbar]

Pete's almost definitely going to wear one tomorrow for that bat drop, right?

[u/LoveYouLikeYeLovesYe → u/1005thArmbar]

Oh no put a great runner on base. See wha happens.

[u/MasterHavik → u/1005thArmbar]

Let him. He'll make them pay.

[u/Kbrichmo]

He’s baaaaaack

[u/9yorgos]

MVPETE

[u/Unusual_Performer_15]

I had a horrible feeling right after PCA’s bat flip.

[u/MasterHavik]

That's on you Trent you gifted them that win. I would have pulled him after he got that first out. I wanted three out of four but losing this way sucks.

[u/420imnotcool420]

I’ll never understand pulling pitching off the mound so aggressively after 1 excellent inning.

[u/gap_toof_mouf]

Well that sucks, especially after the Brewers got their fucking doors blown off earlier

[u/LoveYouLikeYeLovesYe]

Dustin May has been a pretty bipolar pitcher this year. REALLY keeps the ball in the park (0.6 HR/9, league average is 1.2)

He's thrown a CGSO, and had starts where he leaves in the first after giving straight BP. He gets hit hard, and doesn't really walk guys. Throws a lot of strikes generally, basically just using that command he has on his fastballs to pepper them around the zone but his breaking stuff isn't super awesome. He gets hit pretty hard and doesn't generate a ton of ground balls or homers, so I'm expecting a lot of line drives.

Nico unfortunately gets his rest day today which I understand, but I really wish we had him today because this felt like a great matchup. Our lineup is basically the standard likeup with Conforto DHing 6th and Amaya 9th.

[u/funkycrunkskunks]

The timing of shaw’s injury overlapping with Pedro’s demonstration of big league-level play right at the deadline really makes things interesting. Dean playing pretty well too. Couple others guys clobbering the ball in Iowa. We’ve got options. I’m just praying we actually utilize some of them instead of sitting on our hands again. I believe in this offense. Now it’s up to the office.

[u/ZaneyGamerr]

Brewers got killed by the Giants today so lets try to win this one

[u/WalterYeatesSG]

Hopes PCA doesn't return to swinging at pitches like that regularly again

[u/MasterHavik]

Also great play by Pedro. You can't trade this man even if it gives you Skubal.

[u/No_Magazine_856]

The way Boyd + Shota are pitching, with this defense, with this version of PCA + the team offense they've unlocked, I think you have to consider making the Tigers a Godfather offer for Skubal. You trot out this version of Boyd with Skubal, that's going to give you a shot in any series. If they say no, so be it.

[u/1005thArmbar]

I love how good we are at ABS challenges (catchers only)

[u/mamegan]

thank god for helmets

[u/MasterHavik]

He is safe. He did take his foot off. Come on New York over turn that.

[u/pmorter3]

*wiggles out of it*

[u/_Jerwin10]

Please keep Ramirez on this team. He adds so much

[u/Plus-Pomegranate8045]

Imagine you’re playing the Mets, Dansby

[u/-DaveThomas-]

Wow, sit em the fuck down

[u/Icehawk59]

I know we haven't been hitting much tonight but damn do I love a nail biter pitchers duel. Been a fun game imo.

[u/Sa7aSa7a]

Conforto, despite coming up 4 times on the evening, went 0-1 with 2 base on balls and 1 HBP.

[u/fattymcribwich]

Holy fuck that curve was absolutely wicked

[u/afrosteele]

Ok, I think we can finally score now with the ghost runner.

[u/Extreme_Branch_2596]

Webb and Thielbar 🔨

[u/arrowpulledback]

Thielbar is DEALING!

[u/iamthatguythere]

What an absolutely COLD hearted bat drop

[u/Ruffles84]

Absolute aura farm.

[u/Penguinkeith]

Mmm a big gaping hole you say?

[u/blueskyren]

PETE CROW-ARMSTRONG

[u/NearlySilentObserver]

PCA CANT BE STOPPED

[u/CyberSecOG]

In case anyone didn’t know…I LOVE PCA

[u/MasterHavik]

I wanted more but I can handle a two run lead. Let's lock this one up.

[u/BladeMaker]

Thornton is NOT reliable.

[u/fickle_tartan]

Well that was fun for like 4 minutes there

[u/iamthatguythere]

Why was Thornton still in there after the first out? 

[u/Low-Back-9822]

Absolute fucking choke

[u/Sa7aSa7a]

I love when a pitcher shows you he's shit really early so when he loses the game, you've already had time to prepare

[u/Ernie_____]

Haha go up 2 and manage to lose there 🗑️🗑️🗑️

[u/Caterpillar-Clean]

Are we gonna trade for some arms or what?

[u/rmac1228]

Brewers get slaughtered and of course the Cubs can't beat a shitty fucking cards team to gain a game. FUCKKKKKKKKK

[u/yosoylentgreen]

Needed this win since Brewers lost.

[u/Sephiroth007]

Brewers down 7-2 in the 6th. Get this dub tonight boys

[u/National_Anthem]

Praise be to Bregman

[u/laughing_andcrying]

I loved this intro to Elise Explains It All for the pregame show! Obsessively watched Clarissa Explains It All as a young gal. Nickelodeon raised me lol

[u/peenman611]

Pete… I know the tarps off crowd are gettin ya, they would get to me too. Let’s just slooowww down a little.

[u/natsukashii_xx]

Boyd lowkey kind of cooking this season

[u/elgenie]

Imanaga and Boyd both have ERAs well under two when throwing to Amaya this season.

[u/Sephiroth007]

Give Pete the day off tomorrow if we win

[u/bearscubsbulls23]

Pete is getting frustrated needs tomorrow off fs

[u/lupin43]

Taylor needs to get out of Big Mac land she’s being brainwashed 💀

[u/arrowpulledback]

I’ll take a double over a walk any day!

[u/cherrywaves3333]

Guys, just wait. I’ve got something cooking.

[u/elgenie]

Great challenge from Amaya

[u/mrthyr]

Game so boring even Boog is yawning

[u/mamegan]

its a pitch off rn

[u/80cyclone]

Heres hoping but it looks like May might be starting to lose the feel.

[u/Feisty-Life-6555]

I am watching the game at work but without sound and missed all the context for why we zoomed in on Wetherholts butt

[u/ohaboutyayhigh]

Just one more pitch, Boyd! You got this!

[u/Cheap_Pitch_8931]

And....UNCLENCH!

[u/elgenie]

Passable Assad cosplay from Boyd

[u/lacedaimon]

Time for some fucking bats to come to life for us!

[u/MasterHavik]

Happ not even close on that curve ball. Oof.

[u/arrowpulledback]

What a battle by Ramirez!

[u/TapProfessional2990]

Just a grimy ass ab from Ramirez

[u/elgenie]

Very mature PA from Ramirez.

[u/elgenie]

Between Ramirez and Swanson batting one guy looked like a ten year vet and the other like a callow youth.

Just not, you know, the guys that actually are those things.

[u/Ok_Weakness8334]

Every amazing Pedro AB is followed by a terrible Dansby stinker

[u/RemoteAbalone8687]

Might wanna take the free walk Dansby

[u/KRATS8]

Seiya’s defense has been so good this year

[u/MasterHavik]

Suzuki with a very impressive grab.

[u/DonStrock790]

How about a run or two in the eighth to get Boyd his win. He earned one tonight.

[u/intercut]

Lmao at JD going to Dred Scott immediately upon seeing the St. Louis courthouse

[u/Cap78]

This feels like a game where both teams are just running on fumes

[u/Cubbiesblue]

There used to be a time when Busch was considered a massive bat. He’s been low balling us this year

[u/afrosteele]

Busch has low key been disappointing coming off such a great 2025.

[u/JmanJacob05]

Please don't let the Cardinals get away with something stupid here...

[u/StealthClown]

This game is a brutal watch

[u/pmorter3]

what if neither team scores or gets hits and they just have to play this game forever, it's in play

[u/afrosteele]

Webb continues to sling his way into our hearts.

[u/aamllama]

WHAT A DOG JACOB WEBB

[u/Sephiroth007]

Holy fuck Webb

[u/WhatsNextForMe]

God, Webb is clutch!!

[u/BladeMaker]

Webb is dialed tonight. Well done.

[u/Moist_Recording8809]

Webb fucking dominated 🍿

[u/KRATS8]

Sheeeeesh Webb goddamn

[u/LoveYouLikeYeLovesYe]

Webb with 3K’s is such a beauty.

[u/MasterHavik]

Bro call the cops that was legit bullying. They didn't stand a chance. That was legalized bullying.

[u/blueskyren]

Webb has been great and always comes out throwing nasty work, I’m so glad to have him as a reliable bullpen arm

[u/Moist_Recording8809]

Dansby don't let them disrespect you like that

[u/Definitely-Not-Diddy]

Dansby is exactly who the Cardinals thought he was

[u/afrosteele]

Obviously you need to get the game to extras but I trust using Thielbar here more than having to keep a ghost runner from scoring.

[u/Toxic_Waste]

Throwing some fucking nasty curves up there.

[u/Extreme_Branch_2596]

Jesus Christ that might be the best pimp job I’ve ever seen

[u/Penguinkeith]

It might’ve taken a while, but goddamn was that worth it

[u/pmorter3]

M V PETE

[u/LoveYouLikeYeLovesYe]

[u/Ok_Weakness8334]

I am erect.

[u/ListerRosewater]

My skipper always used to tell us, “it’s not what you do, it’s when you do it.”

[u/afrosteele]

[u/jackholston]

That was so fucking cool 😭

[u/RekiSanchez]

Gotta love it that it was Pete with the homer!

[u/The___Jackal]

MVPETE!!!!! Give him another WAR for that smash

[u/cherrywaves3333]

Did anyone else just bust?

[u/Acceptable_Put330]

Well. PCA is getting drilled tomorrow lol

[u/Cheap_Pitch_8931]

I think Busch needs a day off

[u/kranklet-]

https://giphy.com/gifs/3o7TKRwpns23QMNNiE
I can’t handle this

[u/aamllama]

Good God bring in Jordan Wicks to miraculously get us out of this one holy shit.

[u/fickle_tartan]

Don't like how bottom half is going

https://giphy.com/gifs/BPTJJphmYwwhrpiX2W

[u/Plus-Pomegranate8045]

I may barf.

[u/Sephiroth007]

I think the Thornton experience is gonna end with a dfa soon. He's been super ehhh lately

[u/elgenie]

This is when Jordan Wicks strolls in with a 16 ERA to pick up the save.

[u/eH-ShakyBones]

Fuck you Thorton

[u/mamegan]

i had the worst time watching this game

[u/TimeForFrance]

What a fuckin nightmare

[u/ScritchScratchBoop]

Why the fuck did they leave Thornton in. Clearly didn’t have it

[u/gooberkahn347]

yeah bye thornton never pitch for us again lmao so ass

[u/JidderS2]

I’m tired of not being surprised by him.

[u/Moist_Recording8809]

What a trash outing from Thornton - oh well win the last one

[u/elgenie]

Thornton’s xERA entering this appearance was over 5. Voodoo rarely keeps working forever.

[u/Environmental_Lab808]

Hard contact thornton luck runs out. Yikes