St. Louis Cardinals vs Chicago Cubs MLB Game - July 5, 2025

Saturday, July 5th, 2025

The Chicago Cubs host the St. Louis Cardinals for an MLB game on Saturday, July 5, 2025, at 1:20 PM CT at Wrigley Field.

The Cubs enter the game with a 53-35 record, placing them first in the NL Central. The Cardinals are 47-42, sitting third in the same division.

Game Information

St. Louis Cardinals at Chicago Cubs

Date: 2025-07-05

Time: 1:20 PM CT / 2:20 PM EDT

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Pitching Matchup

Cardinals: Matthew Liberatore (6-6, 3.70 ERA, 1.16 WHIP, 76 strikeouts)

Cubs: Drew Pomeranz (2-1, 0.00 ERA, 0.90 WHIP, 23 strikeouts)

Betting Odds

Cubs -132, Cardinals +110

Over/under is 10 1/2 runs

Series Context

This game marks the sixth meeting between the NL Central rivals this season. The Chicago Cubs currently hold a 3-2 advantage in the season series.

The Cubs are coming off an 11-3 win over the Cardinals on Friday, highlighted by Michael Busch's three home runs.

Team Performance

Chicago boasts a strong home record at 29-15. The Cubs rank second in the National League with 133 total home runs.

St. Louis holds a 21-25 record on the road. The Cardinals are eighth in the NL in home runs with 88.

Top Performers

For the Cubs, Michael Busch leads the team with a .288 batting average, including 13 doubles, three triples, and 17 home runs. Dansby Swanson has been hot recently, going 15 for 41 with a home run and three RBI over the past 10 games.

For the Cardinals, Brendan Donovan has contributed 22 doubles, seven home runs, and 32 RBI. Lars Nootbaar has had a solid past 10 games, hitting 9 for 38 with a double, three home runs, and seven RBI.

Last 10 Games

Cubs: 7-3 record, .275 batting average, 2.86 ERA, outscored opponents by 27 runs.

Cardinals: 4-6 record, .211 batting average, 5.02 ERA, outscored by 16 runs.

Injury Report

Cubs Injuries

Jameson Taillon: 15-Day IL (calf)

Miguel Amaya: 10-Day IL (oblique)

Eli Morgan: 60-Day IL (elbow)

Javier Assad: 60-Day IL (oblique)

Justin Steele: 60-Day IL (elbow)

Cardinals Injuries

Jordan Walker: 10-Day IL (appendicitis)

Ivan Herrera: 10-Day IL (hamstring)

Zack Thompson: 60-Day IL (lat)

In summary

The Chicago Cubs (53-35, 1st NL Central) host the St. Louis Cardinals (47-42, 3rd NL Central) on Saturday, July 5, 2025, at 1:20 PM CT. The Cubs lead the season series 3-2 after a dominant win Friday. Chicago's Drew Pomeranz (2-1, 0.00 ERA) is scheduled to face St. Louis' Matthew Liberatore (6-6, 3.70 ERA). The Cubs have a strong recent record (7-3) and offense, while the Cardinals are 4-6 in their last 10 with a higher ERA. Key players include Michael Busch for the Cubs and Brendan Donovan for the Cardinals. Several players are on the injured list for both teams.

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