Timing the key for Cubs' Michael Busch to shake slump

ST LOUIS, MISSOURI - AUGUST 9: Michael Busch #29 of the Chicago Cubs is congratulated by teammates after hitting a three-run home run against the St. Louis Cardinals during the second inning at Busch Stadium on August 9, 2025 in St Louis, Missouri.Jeff Le/Getty

ST. LOUIS – The Cubs boiled down Michael Busch’s struggles over the last month to timing, before it all clicked Saturday as he blasted a leadoff double and solo home runs in his first two at-bats of the Cubs’ 9-1 win against the Cardinals.

“Over the course of my career, just had moments [when] timing wasn’t good, mechanically, and stuff like that,” Busch said after the game Saturday. “So there’s always boxes you check. Sometimes you’re…