Cubs Fall to Cardinals Despite Crow-Armstrong's Late Homer

In a tightly contested matchup, the Chicago Cubs fell to the St. Louis Cardinals 3-2, despite a late-game surge led by Pete Crow-Armstrong. Crow-Armstrong's two-run homer in the 10th inning marked his 24th home run of the season, but it ultimately wasn't enough to secure a victory for the Cubs.

The game showcased a strong pitching duel, particularly from Cubs pitcher Matthew Boyd, who delivered seven shutout innings, allowing just four hits and striking out five. Boyd's performance was critical in keeping the Cubs competitive, especially given the team's ongoing struggles with injuries to their pitching staff.

On the other side, Cardinals pitcher Dustin May held the Cubs to only one hit over five innings before being lifted, leading to speculation about a potential trade before the deadline. The Cubs managed to reach base with four walks in the later innings, but they couldn't capitalize on the opportunities against the Cardinals' bullpen.

As the game moved into extra innings, the Cubs had a chance to take the lead, but after Crow-Armstrong's homer, they were unable to maintain the momentum. Seiya Suzuki's single followed, but Michael Busch's double play ended the inning, sealing the Cubs' fate in a hard-fought contest.