Ahead of finale vs. Cubs, 6 Cardinals stats at milepost illuminate slide: First Pitch

The Cardinals and Cubs conclude their series on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at Busch Stadium. Reaching the two-third mark of the season, the Cardinals show improvement in several areas despite a backslide in others. Pitchers JoJo Romero, Justin Bruihl, and Dustin May prepared for the finale. Notably, JoJo Romero returns after being on the injured list due to appendicitis. The team evaluates six specific stats at this milepost to illuminate their current performance slide.