Pete Crow-Armstrong Powers Cubs to 6-1 Victory Over Cardinals

May 30, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA – In a highly anticipated showdown at Busch Stadium, the Chicago Cubs triumphed over the St. Louis Cardinals with a score of 6-1. Despite a solid performance from Cardinals pitcher Kyle Leahy, who lasted 4 1/3 innings, the team's offense faltered, leading to a disappointing outcome for the home crowd.

The game began with an early scare for the Cubs when Alex Bregman's apparent home run was overturned after review, granting him a single instead. The Cardinals managed to score first with JJ Wetherholt’s single in the bottom of the fourth, which brought in a run, momentarily putting them ahead 1-0.

However, the fifth inning proved to be a turning point as Pete Crow-Armstrong connected for a powerful double, allowing the Cubs to equalize. The Cubs then took control in the sixth inning, scoring two more runs, including a key hit by Crow-Armstrong, who continued to shine throughout the game.

As the game progressed, Crow-Armstrong further silenced the home fans by hitting a home run in the eighth inning, extending the Cubs’ lead to 4-1. The Cubs continued to pile on the runs in the ninth, ultimately securing their victory with a final score of 6-1.

Despite some bright spots for the Cardinals, including Wetherholt's 3-for-4 night, strategic missteps proved costly. The Cardinals will look to regroup as they prepare for a decisive matchup against the Cubs on Sunday, where Matthew Liberatore will take the mound for St. Louis against Chicago's Jordan Wicks. The game is scheduled for 6:20 p.m. Central Time and will be broadcast nationally on NBC/Peacock.