The Chicago Cubs set a franchise record by hitting eight home runs in a single game on Saturday against the visiting St. Louis Cardinals, with first baseman Michael Busch smacking three of them and All-Star starting center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong providing two more in an 11-3 victory.

Miles Mikolas allowed six home runs vs. Cubs and made Cardinals history in a disastrous Fourth of July loss at Wrigley Field.

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.

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St. Louis Cardinals' Alec Burleson, left, scores past Chicago Cubs catcher Miguel Amaya during the eighth inning of a baseball game Saturday, May 25, 2024, in St. Louis.

The Chicago Cubs made history as did the St. Louis Cardinals in an 11-3 route on the 4th of July at Wrigley Field.

LAST 10 GAMES: Cardinals: 7-3, .254 batting average, 3.16 ERA, outscored opponents by 23 runs. Cubs: 5-5, .225 batting average, 5.14 ERA, outscored by 13 runs

Cardinals -110, Cubs -109; over/under is 9 runs. BOTTOM LINE: The St. Louis Cardinals host the Chicago Cubs to open a four-game series. St. Louis is 42-36 overall and 24-15 at home.

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cardinals -110, Cubs -109; over/under is 9 runs BOTTOM LINE: The St. Louis Cardinals host the Chicago Cubs to open a four-game series. St. Louis is 42-36 overall and 24-15 ...