Chicago Cubs defeat St. Louis Cardinals 3-0 behind Suzuki and Holmes

The Chicago Cubs secured a 3-0 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals at Wrigley Field, driven by a standout performance from Seiya Suzuki and pitching from Clay Holmes.

Suzuki provided the game's only scoring with a three-run home run in the sixth inning. His offensive contributions have drawn praise from analysts, with some noting his high wRC+ ranking and suggesting he is one of the most undervalued power hitters in the league.

Clay Holmes, making his first start at Wrigley Field since being acquired from the Mets, pitched 6.2 innings, allowing only one hit and striking out three. The Cubs' bullpen, including relievers Ryan Rolison, Ryan Zeferjahn, and Jacob Webb, completed the shutout.