CHICAGO – On July 4 – while America was celebrating Independence Day with fireworks, another fire was ignited at Wrigley Field – by the bat of Michael Busch.
In the Cubs’ epic battle with the Cardinals, Busch did what only two other players in the team’s history had ever done:
Hit three home runs in a game against their archrivals – and on July 4.
A rare – and fateful list of feats
Only three players in Cubs history have ever done this against the Cardinals, and the strange thing is:
Hank Leiber – 1939
Moises Alou – 2003
Michael Busch – 2025
And they all happened on July 4 – as if history only chooses one moment in a generation to light up Wrigley Field with a miracle.
One game, three bangs – and one unforgettable day
Michael Busch – who is still trying to establish himself in the Cubs’ lineup – has made his mark on more than just his personal achievements. He blew away the Cardinals, turning Fourth of July into a fiery, unforgettable performance.
“Every time I step on the field, I’m just thinking about helping the team win. But today… there was something special in the air,” Busch said after the game, when asked about his rare hat trick.
From pressure to legend: Busch enters Cubs history
With only a few dozen MLB games in his career, Michael Busch is not a household name. But with three home runs in one historic day, he carved his name alongside two Cubs legends, and did what thousands of players have dreamed of all their lives.
On the night of July 4, America celebrates independence – and the Cubs celebrate a new legend
Maybe tomorrow, the media will talk about the Dodgers, Yankees or Shohei Ohtani. But tonight, all Chicago hearts are on one name:
Michael Busch – the man who made the fireworks outside pale in comparison to the sound of his bat hitting the ball.