Cubs hitters shine in first two games against Cardinals
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 12:00 PM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
The Chicago Cubs have excelled in their series against the St. Louis Cardinals, winning the first two games. Alex Bregman, Nico Hoerner, and Seiya Suzuki contributed significantly with a combined 19 hits, including multiple home runs and doubles. Colin Rea and David Peterson provided strong pitching performances, allowing only a few runs across the two games. With two games remaining in this pivotal four-game series, the Cubs look to maintain their momentum. The trade deadline approaches, raising questions about potential roster moves as the Cubs assess their needs.
- •Bregman is 7-for-10 with five runs scored in two games.
- •Hoerner and Suzuki each recorded five hits across the games.
- •Peterson and Rea limited the Cardinals to a few runs over 11 innings.
- •The final two games of the series are crucial for playoff positioning.
- •Cubs are evaluating potential trades as the deadline approaches.
- 12:00 PMYahoo Sports — Chicago Cubs news — Bregman, Hoerner, Suzuki, Rea, Peterson
"Alex Bregman leads a cadre of Cubs hitters, going 7-for-10 at the plate, to take the first two games against the Cardinals.
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