The Cubs lost to the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday afternoon, but you can't blame the offense, which put up six runs amid a historic season.

The Chicago Cubs are 52–35 and in sole possession of first place in the NL Central as they head into a weekend divisional series with the St. Louis Cardinals. Chicago’s lineup has been a driving force,

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

The Chicago Cubs set a franchise record by bashing eight home runs in a single game on their way to an Independence Day annihilation of the visiting St. Louis Cardinals, winning 11-3 on Friday. Michael Busch enjoyed his first career three-homer game,

Chicago is at the top of the division at 52-35 while St. Louis is 5.5 games back and in third at 47-41. Last week these teams met in St. Louis for a four-game series that they split, with the Cardinals winning the first two games and the Cubs winning the last two. When: Friday, July 4 at 2:20 p.m. EDT