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The Cubs were certainly on theme Friday.
The North Siders treated fans to a fireworks display to celebrate the Fourth of July, smacking eight home runs in an 11-3 pummeling of the Cardinals at Wrigley Field.
The octet of long balls broke the franchise record for the most in a single game. And remember, this is a franchise that’s been around since 1876.
First baseman Michael Busch hit three homers and drove in five runs in the rout.
“Michael’s shots were absolutely majestic today,” center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong said.