Cubs score four runs in sixth to defeat Cardinals 6-4
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 9:39 PM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026
The Chicago Cubs defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 6-4 on Sunday, overcoming a three-run homer from Jordan Walker. After trailing in the sixth, the Cubs scored four runs, aided by defensive errors from the Cardinals. Nico Hoerner had two RBIs, and Drew Pomeranz earned the win. The victory prevented a series sweep, marking the Cubs' 10th win in 13 games.
- •Cubs score four runs in the sixth inning.
- •Jordan Walker hits a three-run home run for the Cardinals.
- •Nico Hoerner drives in two runs for Chicago.
- •Drew Pomeranz gets the win, marking his first with the Cubs.
- •Cubs prevent a series sweep against the Cardinals.
- 9:39 PMYahoo Sports — Cubs beat the Cardinals 6-4, scoring 4 runs in the sixth to avoid a series sweep
"Nico Hoerner drove in two runs, Pete Crow-Armstrong had two hits, and the Chicago Cubs rallied for four runs in the sixth inning against a sloppy St. Louis defense to top the Cardinals 6-4 on Sunday and avoid a series sweep. Alex Bregman doubled in a run, pinch-hitter Pedro Ramirez had an RBI and the Cubs posted two unearned runs to win for the 10th time in their last 13 games.
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