Cardinals defense falters as Cubs secure comeback victory at Wrigley Field
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 9:16 PM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026
The St. Louis Cardinals faced the Chicago Cubs on July 5, 2026, at Wrigley Field. After trailing early, the Cardinals took a 3-2 lead thanks to a Jordan Walker three-run homer in the sixth inning. However, defensive errors in the bottom of the sixth inning led to the Cubs scoring four runs, ultimately giving them a 6-4 advantage. The Cardinals managed to score one more run in the eighth, but could not complete the comeback as the game continued into the ninth inning.
- •Matthew Liberatore struck out three but hit three batters.
- •Jordan Walker hit a three-run homer to give Cardinals a lead.
- •Cardinals defense committed crucial errors in the sixth inning.
- •Cubs scored four runs in the bottom of the sixth.
- •Cardinals scored a run in the eighth, trailing 6-4.
- 9:16 PMYahoo Sports — St. Louis Cardinals Defense Implodes as Chicago Cubs Avoid Sweep Sunday
"The St. Louis Cardinals fans have learned that there are two different potential versions of Matthew Liberatore this season. Sunday, the Cardinals got parts of both versions as the Chicago Cubs jumped on his wildness early, but he settled down later. The problem would arise out of the Cardinals bullpen and defense when all was […]
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