Game Recap
The Chicago White Sox went head-to-head with the St. Louis Cardinals in what turned out to be a rollercoaster of emotions, especially for us White Sox fans. Our boys fought hard, but ultimately fell short in a thrilling 8-6 loss in extra innings.
Initial Highlights and Struggles
Ryan Noda got us all hyped with an early homer to left center in the bottom of the 2nd inning, putting us on the board first with a 1-0 lead. However, the Cardinals retaliated fiercely in the 3rd inning. Burleson's 3-run homer followed quickly by Arenado's solo blast shifted the momentum, giving the Cardinals a 4-1 lead.
A Powerful Comeback
The 7th inning was a huge moment for the White Sox! After trailing 6-1, the team rally started. Lenyn Sosa reaching base and Mike Tauchman's RBI single paved the way. Then came the magic: Andrew Benintendi launched a majestic 401-foot homer to right center, scoring three and leveling the game 6-6! The crowd was on their feet and the energy in the stadium was electric!
Falling Short in the 10th
Despite our momentum, extra innings proved tough. The Cardinals edged ahead again as Arenado capitalized and Nootbaar added another homer, putting them up 8-6. Although Victor Scott II walked and Vinny Capra stole a base to add pressure, the White Sox couldn't complete the comeback in the 10th inning.It was a heart-breaking finish, but it showcased the tenacity and spirit of our White Sox. We stand resilient and ready for the next battle, confident our team will bounce back stronger! Go White Sox!
Scoreboard for Cardinals @ White Sox (June 19th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 8 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 12 | 0 |