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Cubs defeat Cardinals 3-0 with strong pitching and key home run

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 11:19 PM

Last updated Aug 14, 2026

Cubs defeat Cardinals 3-0 with strong pitching and key home run

Summary

The Chicago Cubs secured a 3-0 victory against the St. Louis Cardinals at Wrigley Field on August 14. Clay Holmes pitched 6 2/3 shutout innings, allowing only one hit and achieving a 16-batter streak without a hit. Seiya Suzuki contributed with a three-run home run in the sixth inning. The Cubs' win improves their record to 72-51 as they navigate the dog days of summer amidst a competitive division race with the Milwaukee Brewers. Edward Cabrera is set to return to the rotation in the upcoming game against the Cardinals as the Cubs continue to adjust their pitching staff for the stretch run.

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By the Numbers

•Cubs improve to 72-51 with the victory against the Cardinals.
•Clay Holmes threw 6 2/3 innings, retiring the first 16 batters.
•Seiya Suzuki's three-run homer provided all the necessary scoring.
•Next game will feature Edward Cabrera returning to the rotation.
•Cubs are 10-3 in August as they chase the Brewers in the division.

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11:19 PMYahoo Sports — Paul Sullivan: Arrival of dog days brings out the best in Cubs, who blank rivals amid the Wrigley Field buzz

What they're saying

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CHICAGO — The arrival of the dog days typically means managers try to get some extra rest for their players, especially teams entering the stretch run. “That’s what we’re in,” Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell said Friday. “That’s why they made the phrase, right?” Well, actually the term dates back several centuries and refers to the Dog Star that rises and sets with the sun at this time of ...
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