Cubs Defeat Cardinals 8-0 with Boyd Six Scoreless Innings

Ian Happ led the Chicago Cubs to an 8-0 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals with a leadoff home run and three RBIs, helping the Cubs snap a three-game losing streak. Matthew Boyd pitched six scoreless innings, allowing only three hits and no walks, continuing his strong run of form with six consecutive starts allowing two or fewer runs. Reese McGuire and Kyle Tucker also contributed home runs, while the Cubs' bullpen preserved the shutout, marking the team's seventh shutout of the season. The Cubs, who have avoided a four-game losing streak this season, activated Shota Imanaga for their next start. Ian Happ has shown recent offensive prowess, batting .276 with 10 RBIs over his last seven games, boosting his season totals to a .249 average, 41 RBIs, and 12 home runs. The Cubs look to maintain momentum as they prepare for the final game of their series against the Cardinals, who struggled with Erick Fedde allowing seven runs in 3 2/3 innings.