After storms clear, Cardinals drub Cubs with historic 17-1 rout at Wrigley
The St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Chicago Cubs 17-1 at Wrigley Field following a weather-related delay.
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A thunderstorm caused a delay at the start of the game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. Once play resumed, the Cardinals secured a 17-1 victory.
The performance was characterized by a consistent two-out offensive attack. Coverage from Yahoo Sports, Bleed Cubbie Blue, Viva El Birdos, the Chicago Sun-Times, MLB.com, and STLtoday.com emphasizes the disparity in the final score. Outlets noted that the Cubs' performance matched a record previously set by the Boston Beaneaters in 1894 regarding inconsistency.
Future reports will track whether the Cubs adjust their performance following this result. Coverage does not yet specify the impact of the loss on team standings or upcoming roster adjustments.
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Quick answers
What was the final score of the game?
The St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Chicago Cubs 17-1.
Was the game affected by weather?
Yes, the start of the game at Wrigley Field was delayed by a thunderstorm.
What historic mark did the Cubs match?
According to Yahoo Sports, the team matched the Boston Beaneaters' 1894 mark for inconsistency.
Coverage (6)
- From big winners to big losers, inconsistent Cubs match Boston Beaneaters' 1894 mark Yahoo Sports · 8h ago
- Cardinals 17, Cubs 1: Hey, David Peterson! All you can do is laugh Bleed Cubbie Blue · 8h ago
- St. Louis Takes Chicago to Church as Cardinals Clobber the Cubs Viva El Birdos · 8h ago
- Start of Cardinals-Cubs game at Wrigley Field delayed by thunderstorm Chicago Sun-Times · 8h ago
- Relentless 2-out attack leads Cardinals to historic rout of rival Cubs MLB.com · 8h ago
- After storms clear, Cardinals drub Cubs with historic 17-1 rout at Wrigley STLtoday.com · 8h ago
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