The St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago Cubs have been rivals for decades, and their rivalry was taken to a new level when they faced off in the first ever Major League Baseball games to be played in Europe. On June 13th, 2019, the Cardinals defeated the Cubs 7-5 in the second game of the London Series, splitting the two-game series.
The Cardinals got off to a hot start, scoring three runs in the first inning. The Cubs responded with two runs in the bottom of the first, but the Cardinals added two more runs in the third inning to take a 5-2 lead. The Cubs were able to cut the deficit to one run in the fifth inning, but the Cardinals added two more runs in the sixth inning to take a 7-4 lead. The Cubs were able to score one more run in the eighth inning, but it wasn’t enough as the Cardinals held on for the 7-5 victory.
The win was a big one for the Cardinals, as it marked their first win in Europe since they faced off against the New York Mets in Paris in 1996. It was also a special moment for Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright, who earned his 150th career win with the victory. Wainwright was dominant on the mound, allowing just three runs on six hits over seven innings of work.
The London Series was a great success for Major League Baseball, as it was the first time that regular season games had been played in Europe. The series drew large crowds and was a great way for baseball fans from around the world to experience the sport. The Cardinals and Cubs will now return to their respective cities to continue their seasons, but they will always remember their historic trip to London.
