Cardinals Crush the White Sox! 
What a game, fellow Cards fanatics! The St. Louis Cardinals put on a show against the Chicago White Sox, dominating with a final score of 12-2. From a thrilling start to an outstanding finish, our beloved Redbirds delivered a stellar performance, and it feels fantastic to be a Cardinals fan today! 
Explosive Second Inning! 
Things started to heat up in the top of the second inning. Nolan Arenado got things rolling with a single, followed by a walk for Lars Nootbaar. And oh boy, did the errors come to our aid – Pedro Pagés made them pay with a sacrifice bunt that had Arenado score! 
Next, Brendan Donovan, who had an incredible game, kept the momentum, scoring Nootbaar with his single. The real highlight was Ivan Herrera’s single that brought two more runs home, finding the Cards leading 5-1 by the end of the inning! 
Burleson Bomb and Scott's Rocket! 
A monster shot by Alec Burleson was a major highlight, hitting a homer deep to center in the 7th, stretching our lead to 9-2! Then, in the 9th, Victor Scott II delivered another blow with a home run, bringing Pedro Pagés in for the score, cementing our 12-2 advantage! These powerful hits were just too much for the Sox to handle. 
Pitchers Keep the Sox Silent 
Our pitching staff was on point, with none other than O'Brien and Granillo keeping the White Sox bats quiet throughout the latter innings. They ensured that the Sox couldn't muster a comeback, leaving them at just two runs. Shout out to the entire pitching squad for keeping their calm and showing impeccable control over the game. 
Celebrating a Dominant Victory! 
Today's win was definitely a team effort with solid performances up and down the lineup. From sharp batting and quick plays to commanding pitching, the Cards exhibited why they are a force to be reckoned with. Hats off to them for a commanding win, making us all proud to bleed Cardinal red. Let’s savor this victory and look forward to continuing this momentum in the games to come. Go Cards! 
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Scoreboard for Cardinals @ White Sox (June 17th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 2 |
| 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 13 | 0 |