Game Details
- Time: 7:15 PM CT / 8:15 PM ET
- Venue: Busch Stadium, St. Louis, MO
- Broadcast: MLB Network, Marquee Sports Network
- Weather: Hot, 90°F, winds blowing out to left field
Team Overview
Chicago Cubs
- Record: 66–48 (2nd in NL Central)
- Recent Form: 5–5 in last 10 games
- Key Players:
- Kyle Tucker: 21 doubles, 4 triples, 18 HR
- Nico Hoerner: 13-for-37, 1 HR in last 10 games
- Ian Happ: 8 hits in last 9 games, 136 career HR vs RHP
- Pitcher: Matthew Boyd (11–4, 2.34 ERA, 1.03 WHIP, 118 K)
Boyd has been one of the Cubs’ most consistent arms, and Chicago is 28–10 when not allowing a home run.
St. Louis Cardinals
- Record: 58–58 (4th in NL Central)
- Recent Form: 4–6 in last 10 games
- Key Players:
- Alec Burleson: .279 AVG, 14 HR, 50 RBI
- Masyn Winn: 11-for-37, 3 doubles, 1 HR in last 10 games
- Iván Herrera: .869 OPS since returning from IL
- Pitcher: Michael McGreevy (3–2, 5.08 ERA, 1.23 WHIP, 23 K)
McGreevy has struggled against left-handed hitters, allowing a .301 AVG and ranking in the bottom 15% in strikeout rate.
Head-to-Head Snapshot
| Season Series | Result |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Cubs lead 4–3 |
| Last Meeting | Cubs won 6–4 |
This marks the 8th meeting of the season between these longtime rivals.
Pitching Matchup – August 8
| Team | Pitcher | Stats (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Cubs | Matthew Boyd | 11–4, 2.34 ERA, 118 K |
| Cardinals | Michael McGreevy | 3–2, 5.08 ERA, 23 K |
Boyd has thrown 130.2 innings this season—his most since 2019—while McGreevy has been vulnerable to lefty bats like Happ and Busch.
Game Odds
Chicago Cubs – 156
St. Louis Cardinals 8.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Thursday, August 7, 2025
