CHICAGO -- Fireworks in Chicago began early on Independence Day as the Cubs set a franchise record for a single game, hitting eight home runs on Friday including three from first baseman Michael Busch in a rout of the St. Louis Cardinals.
"Especially to do it at Wrigley Field," Busch said after the 11-3 win. "It's really cool. I think that was my first three homer game, ever. That's one game I'll never forget."
Busch, 27, took Cardinals starter Miles Mikolas deep in the second and third innings then set a career mark with his third home run in the seventh off reliever John King.