Cardinals rookie reliever struggles again in loss to Cubs
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 9:34 PM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
The Cardinals lost to the Cubs 4-2 in 10 innings on July 30, 2026, at Busch Stadium. Rookie reliever Luis Gastelum allowed two runs, including a crucial double by Alex Bregman in the 10th inning. The game was tied until a seventh-inning homer by JJ Wetherholt momentarily leveled the score. The Cubs secured a series win after taking three out of four games against St. Louis.
- •Luis Gastelum gives up two runs in the 10th inning.
- •JJ Wetherholt ties the game with a seventh-inning homer.
- •Cardinals took two of three games in prior series with Cubs.
- •Alex Bregman records multiple hits, including a pivotal double.
- •Cardinals next play three games on the road against the Blue Jays and Yankees.
- 9:34 PMYahoo Sports — Cardinals Rookie Reliever Touched Up a Second Straight Game in Loss to Cubs
"Cardinals' rookie reliever Luis Gastelum, who surrendered a two-run homer in Wednesday's win, was hit hard again in Thursday's 10th inning as the Cubs beat St. Louis 4-2 at Busch Stadium. Gastelum allowed two runs and doubles to Alex Bregman and Ian Happ.
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