The Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Cardinals wrap up their three-game weekend series in a classic NL Central rivalry showdown at Wrigley Field. With the Cubs looking to extend their division lead and the Cardinals trying to stay in the Wild Card hunt, this nationally televised matchup carries significant midseason implications.
Game Details
| Matchup | St. Louis Cardinals vs Chicago Cubs |
|---|---|
| Date | Sunday, July 6, 2025 |
| First Pitch | 6:10 PM ET |
| Venue | Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL |
| Broadcast | ESPN, Marquee Sports Network, Bally Sports Midwest, MLB.tv |
| Series | Game 3 of 3-game set (Series tied 1–1) |
Team Records & Recent Form
| Team | Record | Last 10 Games | Division Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Cubs | 53–36 | 7–3 | 1st in NL Central |
| St. Louis Cardinals | 48–42 | 6–4 | 3rd in NL Central |
- The Cubs have won 6 of their last 7 games as favorites and lead the division by 3.5 games.
- The Cardinals are 3–4 in their last 7 games as underdogs and are 25–24 on the road this season.
Starting Pitching Matchup
Chicago Cubs: Matthew Boyd (8–3, 2.65 ERA)
- 98.2 IP, 87 K, 1.08 WHIP
- Has allowed 2 or fewer earned runs in 4 of his last 5 starts
- Opponents hitting just .235 against him
- Pitched 6 scoreless innings vs. Cardinals earlier this season
St. Louis Cardinals: Erick Fedde (3–8, 4.56 ERA)
- 91.2 IP, 76 K, 1.42 WHIP
- Struggled with command and consistency
- High walk rate and vulnerable to power-hitting lineups
- Faces a Cubs offense ranked 3rd in MLB in slugging (.450)
Players to Watch
Chicago Cubs
- Pete Crow-Armstrong: .274 AVG, 23 HR, 67 RBI – 7th in MLB in home runs, 9th in RBI
- Seiya Suzuki: .281 AVG, 24 HR, 74 RBI – leads team in both HR and RBI
- Michael Busch: .288 AVG – team leader in batting average
- Dansby Swanson: .265 AVG, 15 HR – 3-game hitting streak
St. Louis Cardinals
- Brendan Donovan: .293 AVG – team leader in batting average, 3-game hitting streak
- Lars Nootbaar: 11 HR – projected to bat 6th, could see fewer plate appearances
- Nolan Arenado: .244 AVG, 10 HR, 39 RBI – veteran slugger with power potential
- Willson Contreras: 11 HR, 51 RBI – leads team in RBI
Injury Report Highlights
Chicago Cubs
- Justin Steele – 15-day IL (forearm)
- Jameson Taillon – 60-day IL (back)
- Nick Madrigal – day-to-day (hamstring)
St. Louis Cardinals
- Tommy Edman – 60-day IL (wrist)
- Dylan Carlson – 10-day IL (ankle)
- Giovanny Gallegos – 15-day IL (shoulder)
Game Odds
St. Louis Cardinals 7.5
Chicago Cubs – 205
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Saturday, July 5, 2025
