Cubs 4, Cardinals 2: Doubles by Alex Bregman and Ian Happ win it in extras
The Chicago Cubs secured a 4-2 extra-innings victory over the St. Louis Cardinals, driven by key hits from Alex Bregman and Ian Happ.
- Intelligence Anchor: Cubs 4, Cardinals 2: Doubles by Alex Bregman and Ian Happ win it in extras
- Core Takeaway: The Chicago Cubs secured a 4-2 extra-innings victory over the St. Louis Cardinals, driven by key hits from Alex Bregman and Ian Happ.
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📍 How it ended
{ "epilogue": "The Chicago Cubs secured a series victory over the St. Louis Cardinals following a series of games that included a 10-2 win and an extra-innings victory. Alex Bregman and Ian Happ drove in the decisive runs in extra innings to seal the final win over their rival." }
Epilogue added 93d ago, after coverage quieted.
The story so far
The Chicago Cubs defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 4-2 on Thursday following a decisive 10th inning. Alex Bregman and Ian Happ delivered pivotal doubles during the extra frame to break the tie, securing the series win for Chicago. Despite a home run from Wetherholt for St.
Louis, the Cardinals were unable to match the offensive production in the closing stages of the game. Coverage from MLB.com and local sports outlets highlights the intensity of the rivalry matchup. While the Cubs celebrated the series victory, the Cardinals’ side of the reporting expressed frustration at the outcome. The game marked a significant result for both teams as they navigated the 10-inning contest.
Attention now shifts to upcoming schedules for both organizations. STL Sports Central indicates that the Cardinals are preparing to send Mathews to the mound for their next game in Toronto.
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Coverage (9)
- Cubs vs Cardinals Prediction, Picks & Odds for Today's MLB Game Covers.com · 96d ago
- Chicago Cubs race to an early 7-run lead on the way to 10-2 win over St. Louis Cardinals chicagotribune.com · 96d ago
- Bregman lifts Cubs to victory over Cardinals in 10 innings. 10TV · 96d ago
- Cubs' Alex Bregman: Leads charge Thursday CBS Sports · 96d ago
- REDBIRD REVIEW: Crestfallen Cards Bested by Cubs, May Worth Every Penny, Mathews to Start in Toronto STL Sports Central · 96d ago
- No 10th-inning drama this time. Cubs quell Cardinals in extra innings to take series. STLtoday.com · 96d ago
- Wetherholt’s Homer Not Enough as Cubs Beat Cardinals in Extras Thursday Viva El Birdos · 96d ago
- Bregman's 10th-inning double helps Cubs take series from rival Cardinals MLB.com · 96d ago
- Cubs 4, Cardinals 2: Doubles by Alex Bregman and Ian Happ win it in extras Bleed Cubbie Blue · 96d ago
The obvious questions
What was the final score of the Cubs-Cardinals game?
The Cubs defeated the Cardinals 4-2 in 10 innings.
Which players drove in the winning runs?
Alex Bregman and Ian Happ hit doubles in the 10th inning to secure the victory.
Who hit a home run for the Cardinals?
Wetherholt hit a home run, though it was not enough to secure a win for St. Louis.
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