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Cubs Dominate the Cardinals in a 9-1 Victory 
What a spectacular day to be a Cubs fan! The boys from Chicago trounced our rivals, the St. Louis Cardinals, with a commanding 9-1 win. From the get-go, our Cubs made a strong statement, and there was no looking back.Explosive Start for the Cubs 
Michael Busch set the tone early on in the first inning with a double to right. Our superstar Kyle Tucker, following a grounding out by Seiya Suzuki, knocked in Busch to open the scoring. The Cardinals' defense crumbled under pressure when right fielder Jordan Walker made a throwing error, allowing Tucker to score after Carson Kelly singled. We were off to a hot start with a 2-0 lead.Home Run Heroics and Stellar Hitting 
The second inning saw Busch flex his muscles again, this time with a massive three-run homer that we’ll be talking about for weeks! With Dansby Swanson and Matt Shaw on base, Busch’s homer pushed our lead to 5-0. Carson Kelly joined in on the fun, bringing in Suzuki with a single. The brilliance of our batters extended to Swanson again, who knocked in another run with the help of Shaw’s triple in the third.Cubs Keep the Pressure On 
As if 7-0 wasn’t convincing enough, Ian Happ and Matt Shaw continued the onslaught. Happ scored Tucker in the fourth before Shaw launched a solo shot into the stands in the fifth, extending our lead to an insurmountable 9-0.Cubs’ Pitching Silences Cardinals’ Offense 
Our pitching crew, with precision and flair, kept the Cardinals’ hitters at bay. While the Cardinals eked out a lone run on a Lars Nootbaar double, followed by Alec Burleson’s groundout, it was far from enough to match our mighty Cubs. From start to finish, our pitchers were in complete control, showing off their prowess.Game Takeaways 
Today’s game was not just about the dominance of our batting lineup but also the sheer brilliance of our defense, making it a complete team effort. Hats off to legends like Michael Busch, Matt Shaw, and Carson Kelly who gave it their all on the diamond. A 9-1 victory over the Cardinals feels incredibly sweet, and it’s a fantastic day to be a Cubs fan! Let’s keep this momentum going as we continue to aim for the skies! Go Cubs Go! 
️Scoreboard for Cubs @ Cardinals (August 9th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 2 |
| 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 13 | 0 |