A Strong Start in the Windy City 
The Cardinals took an early lead in the top of the first inning. Our top-tier talent, Masyn Winn, got on base with a walk, setting the stage for more. Following a skillfully placed single by Ivan Herrera, and a walk by Alec Burleson, Willson Contreras drove in the first run with a perfectly executed sacrifice fly. This start was a sign that our Cards came ready to battle against the White Sox on their turf. Middle Innings See-Saw 
The fourth inning saw the White Sox take advantage of an error, which allowed them to tie the game at 1-1. The opposition took the lead in the fifth inning with a quick combination of hits, making it 2-1 in their favor. The tension was palpable as both teams traded plays, and despite our solid offensive strikes, we struggled to regain control. Nolan Gorman and Nolan Arenado couldn't quite capitalize during their attempts, leaving fans on the edge of their seats. Late-Game Heroics 
The heart of the Cardinals shone through in the eighth inning. With Alec Burleson on base, Willson Contreras stepped up and smashed an electrifying home run! 
This crucial hit tied the game at 4 apiece, but our Cards weren't done yet. Yohel Pozo added another gem to the evening with a clutch single, bringing Nolan Gorman home to take the lead at 5-4. The bullpen, with Ryan Helsley closing, delivered a stellar performance that silenced the White Sox and sealed a dramatic Cardinals victory! 
That was a comeback for the books, and as always, let's go Cards! 
Scoreboard for Cardinals @ White Sox (June 19th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 2 |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 1 |