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MLB Game Preview · August 8, 2025

Chicago Cubs at St. Louis Cardinals

Current matchup information, probable starters, batting orders, and qualified game notes.

FinalBusch Stadium9:45 p.m.

Game at a glance

Chicago Cubs visits St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium, with first pitch scheduled for 9:45 p.m.. Both batting orders are confirmed and listed below.

Batting orders

Chicago Cubs

  1. 1Michael Busch1B
  2. 2Seiya SuzukiDH
  3. 3Kyle TuckerRF
  4. 4Ian HappLF
  5. 5Pete Crow-ArmstrongCF
  6. 6Carson KellyC
  7. 7Willi Castro3B
  8. 8Nico Hoerner2B
  9. 9Dansby SwansonSS

St. Louis Cardinals

  1. 1Brendan Donovan2B
  2. 2Iván HerreraDH
  3. 3Willson Contreras1B
  4. 4Alec BurlesonLF
  5. 5Masyn WinnSS
  6. 6Jordan WalkerRF
  7. 7Thomas Saggese3B
  8. 8Pedro PagésC
  9. 9Garrett HampsonCF

Pitching matchup

Matthew Boyd is lined up for Chicago Cubs, opposite Michael McGreevy for St. Louis Cardinals. The confirmed starters and batting orders shown here come from the latest official MLB game feed.

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