Cubs Shut Out Cardinals 11-0 to Sweep Series

Matthew Boyd, recently named an MLB All-Star, dominated the St. Louis Cardinals by striking out nine over five innings and allowing only three hits, leading the Chicago Cubs to an 11-0 shutout victory that completed a 5-1 homestand. The Cubs' offense was potent, with 13 hits including a 25th home run by Seiya Suzuki and a strong contribution from Nico Hoerner, who went 3 for 4 with three runs, nearly hitting for the cycle. Cardinals starter Erick Fedde struggled again, lasting only 1 1/3 innings while giving up three earned runs, marking his third consecutive loss amid poor pitching performances from him and Miles Mikolas. The Cardinals have been shut out four times in their last six games, scoring only nine runs total, while their pitching staff has been a significant liability. The Cubs' offensive explosion and Boyd's outstanding pitching underscored the Cardinals' recent woes and sealed the series win for Chicago. Looking ahead, the Cardinals will host the Washington Nationals in hopes of reversing their fortunes.