Cubs drop close game to Cardinals in extra innings

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Last updated Jul 30, 2026

Cubs drop close game to Cardinals in extra innings
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The Cubs faced the Cardinals on July 29, losing a tightly contested game 3-2. Matthew Boyd delivered a strong performance, pitching seven innings without allowing a run and earning a.438 WPA. Despite holding an extra-inning lead, the Cubs could not secure the win as Ivan Herrera’s two-run double in the 10th inning proved decisive for St. Louis. Pete Crow-Armstrong contributed a two-run homer for Chicago, but it was not enough to overcome the Cardinals. The Cubs look to recover in the series finale against the Cardinals, scheduled for July 30.

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  • Cubs lose to Cardinals 3-2 in 10 innings on July 29.
  • Matthew Boyd pitched 7 shutout innings for Chicago.
  • Pete Crow-Armstrong hit a two-run homer in the 10th.
  • Ivan Herrera's double won the game for the Cardinals.
  • Cubs will face Cardinals again on July 30.
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The Cubs had an extra-inning lead, but could not hold it.

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