Clay Holmes shines in Cubs' 3-0 win over Cardinals with 3-run homer from Suzuki
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Last updated Aug 14, 2026
Clay Holmes made an impressive first home start for the Chicago Cubs, leading the team to a 3-0 win against the St. Louis Cardinals on August 14. Holmes pitched 6 2/3 innings, allowing only one hit while striking out three batters. Seiya Suzuki powered the offense with a three-run homer. The Cubs' victory extends their recent strong performance as they aim for playoff contention. Matthew Liberatore started for the Cardinals but struggled in the sixth inning, contributing to his team's defeat. The Cardinals are set to face the Cubs again with Michael McGreevy on the mound for their next game.
- •Cubs pitcher Clay Holmes retires first 16 batters in home debut.
- •Seiya Suzuki hits a 3-run homer in the sixth inning.
- •Cubs improve to 72-51, winning 9 of their last 11 games.
- •Cardinals fall to 61-61, trailing for the final NL wild card spot.
- •Matthew Liberatore allows two runs in the sixth before being substituted.
- 9:50 PMYahoo Sports — Cubs 3, Cardinals 0: Clay Holmes’ pitching and a Seiya Suzuki three-run homer
- 9:13 PMYahoo Sports — Clay Holmes shines in his 1st home start, Seiya Suzuki hits 3-run homer as Cubs beat Cardinals 3-0
"Clay Holmes and three Cubs relievers combined on a three-hitter, and Seiya Suzuki hit a three-run homer Friday to send Chicago to a 3-0 win over the St. Louis Cardinals. Making his second start and first at Wrigley Field since being acquired from the New York Mets at the trade deadline, Holmes (5-5) retired his first 16 batters before José Fermin singled in the sixth. Holmes, who missed three months with a broken right fibula before the trade, struck out three, walked one and allowed one hit in 6 2/3 innings, exiting to a standing ovation.
"A key three-run homer, great pitching and strong defense gave the Cubs the win.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 9:50 PMCubs 3, Cardinals 0: Clay Holmes’ pitching and a Seiya Suzuki three-run homer
A key three-run homer, great pitching and strong defense gave the Cubs the win.
- Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 9:13 PMClay Holmes shines in his 1st home start, Seiya Suzuki hits 3-run homer as Cubs beat Cardinals 3-0
Clay Holmes and three Cubs relievers combined on a three-hitter, and Seiya Suzuki hit a three-run homer Friday to send Chicago to a 3-0 win over the St. Louis Cardinals. Making his second start and first at Wrigley Field since being acquired from the New York Mets at the trade deadline, Holmes (5-5) retired his first 16 batters before José Fermin singled in the sixth. Holmes, who missed three months with a broken right fibula before the trade, struck out three, walked one and allowed one hit in 6 2/3 innings, exiting to a standing ovation.
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