Cardinals lead Cubs 8-4 as Joshua Baez hits three home runs
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 9:50 PM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
Joshua Baez made a historic MLB debut for the St. Louis Cardinals on August 15, 2026, hitting three home runs against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. Baez's performance marked the first time a player hit three homers in his first three MLB plate appearances. Despite the Cubs tying the game at 3-3 with a three-run homer from Michael Conforto, the Cardinals took control, aided by Baez's subsequent homers off pitcher Matthew Boyd. The game continues with the Cardinals leading 8-4 in the eighth inning.
- •Baez hits three home runs in his MLB debut.
- •Cubs tie game at 3-3 after Conforto's homer.
- •Game remains active with Cardinals leading 8-4 in the eighth.
- •Boyd allows four home runs during the game.
- •Next game for the Cardinals against the Cubs is upcoming.
- 9:50 PMYahoo Sports — Cardinals 8, Cubs 4: Joshua Baez’s 3-HR debut crushes Matthew Boyd
"The Cardinals rookie had quite the MLB debut off the Cubs left-hander.
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