Final Score: St. Louis Cardinals 12, Chicago White Sox 2
In a dominant performance at Guaranteed Rate Field, the St. Louis Cardinals crushed the Chicago White Sox 12-2 on Tuesday night, handing Chicago their sixth consecutive loss. The Cardinals’ offense erupted, led by standout performances from Brendan Donovan and Iván Herrera, while Matthew Liberatore delivered a solid outing on the mound.
Game Highlights
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Brendan Donovan shone brightly, going 4-for-5 with a double, a run driven in, and two runs scored. This marked his third four-hit game of the 2025 season and the fifth of his career.
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Iván Herrera was a force, driving in four runs, including a two-run single in a five-run second inning and another two-run single in the sixth. Despite being robbed of a home run by White Sox center fielder Michael A. Taylor in the fifth, Herrera’s impact was undeniable.
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Alec Burleson contributed significantly, going 3-for-5 with a 405-foot solo home run in the seventh—his sixth of the season—and a two-run single, finishing with two RBIs.
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Victor Scott II snapped a 119-at-bat homerless streak with a 370-foot two-run homer in the ninth off Chicago position player Vinny Capra, adding to the Cardinals’ commanding lead.
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Matthew Liberatore (4-6) earned his first win since May 6, pitching six innings and allowing two runs on five hits while striking out five.
White Sox Struggles
The White Sox struggled offensively and defensively, managing only two runs. Shane Smith (4.1 IP, 6 H, 6 R, 5 ER, 3 BB, 2 K) took the loss, as Chicago’s pitching staff couldn’t contain the Cardinals’ bats. Edgar Quero and Vinny Capra each drove in a run, while Miguel Vargas and Lenyn Sosa hit doubles, but the team drew no walks and committed defensive miscues that fueled St. Louis’ scoring.
Key Moments
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The Cardinals jumped ahead with a five-run second inning, highlighted by Herrera’s two-run single, setting the tone for the game.
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Burleson’s seventh-inning homer and Scott’s ninth-inning blast capped a relentless offensive performance.
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Chicago’s bullpen allowed 6 earned runs over 4.2 innings, with Capra, a position player, pitching the ninth and surrendering Scott’s homer.
Looking Ahead
The Cardinals (38-35) improved their road record to 16-21 and will look to continue their momentum in the second game of the series on June 18, with Sonny Gray (7-2, 3.84 ERA) facing off against Chicago’s Sean Burke (3-7, 4.71 ERA) at 7:40 p.m. ET. The White Sox (23-50) aim to snap their losing streak and salvage the series at home.
This victory showcased St. Louis’ offensive depth and pitching prowess, while Chicago’s struggles underscored their challenges in the 2025 season.
