🔥 Cubs 8 Home Runs vs Cardinals: Franchise Record Broken on July 4
The Cubs set a new home run record on July 4, launching eight homers in a dominant 11-3 win over the Cardinals at Wrigley Field. The explosive performance broke the franchise’s previous single-game mark, with Michael Busch leading the charge by hitting three home runs. It was a fitting fireworks display for Independence Day and a historic day in Cubs baseball.
âšľ Busch Hits 3 Home Runs, Powers Historic Day
Michael Busch, 27, had a game for the ages. He went 4-for-4 with 5 RBIs and launched three home runs. Notably, he homered in the second and third innings off Miles Mikolas, then capped his career night with a third shot in the seventh off John King.
“That was my first three-homer game, ever,” Busch said. “One game I’ll never forget.”
Interestingly, Busch became the first Cub since 2021 to hit three homers in a single game. Furthermore, he joined Moises Alou (2003) and Hank Leiber (1939) as the only Cubs to accomplish this feat against the Cardinals on July 4.
đź’Ł Pete Crow-Armstrong Adds Two HRs and Stellar Defense
Pete Crow-Armstrong also had a perfect day at the plate, going 4-for-4 with two home runs. Earlier in the game, he made a spectacular diving catch in the first inning, energizing the crowd and setting the tone.
“It’s the best offense I’ve ever been a part of,” he said. “It’s easy to keep this momentum going.”
In addition to his offense, Crow-Armstrong’s defensive play helped preserve the Cubs’ early lead and frustrated the Cardinals’ hitters.
đź’Ą Other Cubs Join the Home Run Parade
Besides Busch and Crow-Armstrong, three more Cubs joined the slugfest:
- Seiya Suzuki (DH)
- Carson Kelly (C)
- Dansby Swanson (SS)
Together, they helped the Cubs break the previous single-game home run record in franchise history. Clearly, the team’s offensive depth is a key reason for their sustained success.
⚠️ Cardinals Struggle as Mikolas Sets Unwanted Record
On the other hand, Miles Mikolas had a rough outing, giving up six of the eight home runs — setting a Cardinals franchise record for home runs allowed in a single game. Notably, all six came within the first three innings, effectively putting the game out of reach early.
The Cardinals ended their scoreless streak — which stretched back to last Sunday — with a home run from Brendan Donovan in the fourth. They added two more runs in the ninth, but by that time, the Cubs had full control. Cubs home run record.
“It took us 10 innings to score one run yesterday,” Cubs manager Craig Counsell said. “That’s why you turn the page every day.”
Indeed, this contrast from a 1-0 extra-inning win over Cleveland a day earlier shows just how unpredictable baseball can be.
📊 Game Recap: Cubs vs Cardinals – July 4, 2025
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinals | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 1 |
| Cubs | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | x | 11 | 15 | 0 |
🧠Final Thoughts: Cubs’ Offense Keeps Rolling
All in all, the Cubs showed why they’ve been among the league’s most productive offenses. The combination of power hitting, plate discipline, and defensive effort made this one of their most memorable performances of the season.
Moreover, having sluggers like Busch, Crow-Armstrong, and Swanson all heating up at once gives the Cubs an edge as the division race intensifies.
As fans enjoyed the holiday fireworks, the Cubs provided their own show at Wrigley Field — one for the history books.
