Cardinals row past Cubs with history-making performance at Wrigley Field
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Key Points:
- The St. Louis Cardinals celebrated a historic 17-1 victory over the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field, marking only the fourth time since 1920 that the Cardinals scored 17 or more runs there.
- Jose Fermin introduced the "Viking Row" celebration, inspired by Norwegian soccer fans at the World Cup, which was well-received by teammates and debuted after his double in the second inning.
- The Cardinals' offense was prolific, with six players recording multi-hit games and five players driving in two or more runs, supported by Andre Pallante’s 5 2/3 scoreless innings earning his 10th win of the season.
- The team overcame late travel fatigue from Atlanta and a rain delay, maintaining strong offensive pressure throughout the game with patient at-bats and timely hits.
- Manager Oli Marmol praised the team's disciplined approach at the plate, combining patience and power to produce one of their most dominant offensive performances in franchise history.
