The Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Cardinals renew their storied rivalry in Game 2 of a three-game weekend series at Wrigley Field. With both teams in the thick of the National League playoff race, this matchup carries weight beyond tradition, as the Cubs look to extend their division lead and the Cardinals aim to snap a losing skid.
Game Details
| Matchup | St. Louis Cardinals vs Chicago Cubs |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday, July 5, 2025 |
| First Pitch | 2:20 PM ET |
| Venue | Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL |
| Broadcast | Marquee Sports Network, Bally Sports Midwest, MLB.tv |
| Season Series | Cubs lead 3–2 (sixth meeting of 2025) |
Team Records & Recent Form
| Team | Record | Last 10 Games | Division Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Cubs | 53–35 | 7–3 | 1st in NL Central |
| St. Louis Cardinals | 47–42 | 4–6 | 3rd in NL Central |
- The Cubs are riding a 4-game win streak and have outscored opponents by 27 runs over their last 10 games.
- The Cardinals have dropped 4 of their last 5 and are 21–25 on the road.
Pitching Matchup
Chicago Cubs: Drew Pomeranz (2–1, 0.00 ERA)
- Making his third start of the season after 26 relief appearances
- Has not allowed an earned run in 27 straight innings
- Opponents batting just .177 against him
St. Louis Cardinals: Matthew Liberatore (6–6, 3.70 ERA)
- 92.1 IP, 76 K, 1.18 WHIP
- 32.8% chase rate and 4.5% walk rate – elite command metrics
- Allowed 2 ER in 6 IP vs Cubs earlier this season
Players to Watch
Chicago Cubs
- Kyle Tucker: .287 AVG, 17 HR, 52 RBI – team leader in OBP and slugging
- Pete Crow-Armstrong: 23 HR, 20 doubles – ranks 7th in MLB in homers
- Michael Busch: .288 AVG – leads team in batting average
- Seiya Suzuki: 4-game hit streak, 2 HR in last 5 games
St. Louis Cardinals
- Brendan Donovan: .293 AVG, 22 doubles – team’s most consistent hitter
- Lars Nootbaar: 11 HR – leads team in home runs
- Nolan Arenado: .244 AVG, 10 HR – veteran presence in the middle of the order
- Ivan Herrera: .320/.392/.533 slash line – breakout season behind the plate
Advanced Stats Snapshot
| Stat Category | Cubs | Cardinals |
|---|---|---|
| Team Batting Avg | .256 (7th in MLB) | .251 |
| Home Runs | 133 (3rd in MLB) | 88 (18th) |
| Runs Scored | 475 (2nd in MLB) | 406 (10th) |
| Team ERA | 3.41 | 4.23 |
| Bullpen ERA | 3.12 (Top 5) | 4.45 |
Game Odds
St. Louis Cardinals 11
Chicago Cubs – 167
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, July 4, 2025
