Cubs Shut Out Cardinals 8-0: Happ, Boyd Star

Wednesday, June 25th, 2025

ST. LOUIS — Ian Happ hit a leadoff home run and drove in three runs, Matthew Boyd threw six scoreless innings allowing just three hits, and the Chicago Cubs defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 8-0 on Wednesday night.

Reese McGuire and Kyle Tucker also hit home runs for the Cubs, who ended a three-game losing streak with the victory.

Pitching Performance

Boyd, who improved his record to 7-3, struck out three batters and did not issue any walks. This outing marked his sixth consecutive start allowing two or fewer runs.

Ryan Brasier, Michael Fulmer, and Porter Hodge combined for three scoreless innings of relief, securing the Cubs' seventh shutout of the season.

For the Cardinals, Erick Fedde (3-7) struggled, giving up a season high-tying seven runs on eight hits and three walks over 3 2/3 innings.

Garrett Hampson made his Cardinals debut, starting in center field before moving to shortstop. He later pitched a scoreless inning in his second career pitching appearance.

Offensive Highlights

Reese McGuire's fifth home run of the season, a two-run shot to right-center field, drove in Michael Busch and extended Chicago's lead to 4-0 in the second inning.

Dansby Swanson led off the second inning with a double to center field and scored on an RBI single by Michael Busch.

Key Moment

Ian Happ set the tone for the game by hitting the first pitch of the night down the right field line for his 10th career leadoff home run and his third of the season. Happ has hit nine of his 12 home runs this season over a 19-game stretch since June 5.

Key Stat

The Cubs are the only team in the National League and one of only three major league teams, alongside the Detroit Tigers and Houston Astros, who have not experienced a four-game losing streak this season.

Up Next

The Cubs plan to activate left-handed pitcher Shota Imanaga (3-2, 2.82 ERA) off the injured list. He is scheduled to make his first start since May 4. The Cardinals will counter with right-handed pitcher Andre Pallante (5-3, 4.48 ERA) in the final game of the four-game series on Thursday.

In summary

The Chicago Cubs defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 8-0 on June 25, 2025. Matthew Boyd pitched six scoreless innings for the win, while Erick Fedde took the loss for the Cardinals. Ian Happ hit a leadoff home run and drove in three runs, and Reese McGuire and Kyle Tucker also homered. The Cubs snapped a three-game losing streak with the shutout victory.

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