LAST 10 GAMES: Cubs: 7-3, .275 batting average, 2.86 ERA, outscored opponents by 27 runs Cardinals: 4-6, .211 batting average, 5.02 ERA, outscored by 16 runs ...

The Cubs’ Dansby Swanson, right, is safe at home plate as Cardinals catcher Pedro Pagés, left, cannot make a tag during the third inning of a game Sunday, July 6, 2025, in Chicago.

LAST 10 GAMES: Cubs: 7-3, .265 batting average, 2.83 ERA, outscored opponents by 26 runs Cardinals: 4-6, .216 batting average, 4.81 ERA, outscored by 15 runs ...

LAST 10 GAMES: Cubs: 6-4, .262 batting average, 3.41 ERA, outscored opponents by 13 runs Cardinals: 5-5, .234 batting average, 4.03 ERA, outscored by two runs ...

The Chicago Cubs are 52–35 and in sole possession of first place in the NL Central as they head into a weekend divisional series with the St. Louis Cardinals.

Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong makes a catch on St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn (0) during the first inning of a baseball game Friday, July 4, 2025, in Chicago.

BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago Cubs take on the St. Louis Cardinals after Michael Busch hit three home runs on Friday in an 11-3 win over the Cardinals. Chicago is 53-35 overall and 29-15 in home games.