Cardinals showcase road dominance with significant win against Cubs
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 9:26 PM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
On July 3, 2026, the St. Louis Cardinals secured a decisive 17-1 victory over the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. This win highlights the Cardinals' impressive 23-18 road record this season, where they have consistently outperformed at the plate, averaging 5.6 runs per game compared to 3.8 runs at home. The Cardinals have experienced significant success on the road, winning series against teams such as Washington, Houston, and Atlanta, and they are now one victory away from sweeping the Cubs in their latest series. Shortstop Masyn Winn played a key role in the triumph, contributing four RBIs, showcasing the team's ability to perform well under pressure and in challenging environments.
- •Cardinals improve to 23-18 on the road this season.
- •Winn drives in four runs during the Cubs matchup.
- •Cardinals have won series against multiple teams including Houston and Atlanta.
- •They are one win away from a series sweep against the Cubs.
- •Cardinals score an average of 5.6 runs per game on the road.
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"Despite possessing MLB's youngest roster, the Cardinals have welcomed the challenge of going on the road and quieting hostile crowds. In building a 23-18 road record, the Cards are scoring more runs (5.6 to 3.8) and hitting more homers (55 to 42) away from Busch Stadium in 2026.
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