Cardinals crush Cubs 17-1 at Wrigley Field on July 4

The St. Louis Cardinals routed the Chicago Cubs 17-1 in a lopsided game at Wrigley Field on July 4. This defeat marked the Cubs' worst loss to the Cardinals since 1977 and contributed significantly to their poor defensive record. Cubs pitcher David Peterson struggled, giving up six runs in 3.2 innings, while Bryse Wilson allowed seven runs in relief. The Cubs managed only seven hits, with their lone run coming from Alex Bregman's double in the seventh. The teams meet again on July 5, with Shōta Imanaga starting for the Cubs and Kyle Leahy for the Cardinals.

• 12:00 AMYahoo Sports — Cardinals 17, Cubs 1: Hey, David Peterson! All you can do is laugh