Cubs Defeat Cardinals 6-3, Fedde Struggles

The Chicago Cubs defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 6-3, extending their winning streak to three games. Key to the victory was a five-run second inning featuring home runs from Christian Bethancourt and Michael Busch, which marred the debut of new Cardinals pitcher Erick Fedde, who allowed all five runs in that inning. Fedde, acquired from the White Sox, finished with four strikeouts but struggled significantly, matching a season high in runs allowed. The Cubs' bullpen was effective, with Tyson Miller earning the win and Héctor Neris securing his 15th save. The Cardinals managed to score all their runs through bases-loaded walks but could not capitalize further, losing five of their last eight games. St. Louis starter Javier Assad saw mixed results, allowing four hits and three walks while striking out three during his four innings of work.