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NewsChicago Sun-TimesJuly 4, 2026United States

Chicago Cubs lose 17-1 to St. Louis Cardinals

The Chicago Cubs suffered a 17-1 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday in front of 39,440 fans at Wrigley Field. This defeat follows a recent high-scoring win, marking a statistically rare swing in performance for the team.

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Why It Matters

This article reports on the performance of a professional sports team and does not impact government policy, public rights, or taxpayer funds.

Key Facts

  • The Chicago Cubs lost to the St. Louis Cardinals 17-1 on Friday.
  • The game was attended by 39,440 people.
  • The Cardinals recorded 17 hits and three home runs.
  • Cubs pitcher David Peterson allowed 10 earned runs over 3 2/3 innings.
  • Cubs relief pitcher Bryce Wilson allowed seven runs over 3 1/3 innings.
  • The Cubs became the first team in MLB history to win one game by 20 runs and lose the next by 10 or more runs.
  • Drew Pomeranz was added to the Cubs roster, while Jordan Wicks was optioned to Iowa.
  • Cubs president Jed Hoyer stated he considers the recent criticism of Alex Bregman's effort a non-issue.

Who's Mentioned

organizationChicago Cubs“Professional baseball team”personDrew Pomeranz“Cubs player”organizationSt. Louis Cardinals“Professional baseball team”personJed Hoyer“Cubs president”personDavid Peterson“Cubs pitcher”other39,440“Attendance at the game”personCraig Counsell“Cubs manager”