After storms clear, Cardinals drub Cubs with historic 17-1 rout at Wrigley
The St. Louis Cardinals delivered a historic 17-1 rout of the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field following a thunderstorm delay.
📍 How it ended
The Cardinals defeated the Cubs 17-1 in a history-making performance. This result made the Cubs the first team since 1894 to win and lose back-to-back games by at least 15 runs.
Epilogue added 89d ago, after coverage quieted.
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Cardinals row past Cubs with history-making performance after late-night arrival to Chicago STLtoday.com · 91d ago broke it first
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After storms clear, Cardinals drub Cubs with historic 17-1 rout at Wrigley STLtoday.com · 91d ago broke it first
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Louis Cardinals defeated the Chicago Cubs 17-1 in a game delayed by thunderstorms. This performance marked a historic victory for the Cardinals and a significant loss for the Cubs at Wrigley Field.
Coverage from MLB.com and Yahoo Sports emphasizes that the Cubs are the first team since the 1894 Boston Beaneaters to win and lose back-to-back games by at least 15 runs. Other reports from the Chicago Sun-Times and STLtoday.com highlight the weather delays and the Cardinals' late-night arrival in Chicago.
Following this historic result, coverage indicates the teams are engaged in a series, with ABC7 Chicago noting the game as the second in that series.
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Answered
What was the final score of the game?
The Cardinals defeated the Cubs 17-1.
What historic MLB record did the Cubs trigger?
According to MLB.com and Yahoo Sports, the Cubs became the first team since 1894 to win and lose back-to-back games by at least 15 runs.
Was there a delay before the game started?
Yes, the Chicago Sun-Times reports that the start of the game at Wrigley Field was delayed by a thunderstorm.
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