Brendan Donovan’s Big Night Sparks Cardinals Against Slumping White Sox
The St. Louis Cardinals came into Chicago riding a wave of inconsistency, but Brendan Donovan made sure Tuesday night was anything but ordinary. In a standout performance, Donovan notched his third four-hit game of the season, lifting the Cardinals to a dominant 12-2 victory over the struggling White Sox. And now, with that momentum, the Cardinals are gearing up for another matchup against Chicago, hoping to continue their surge.
What a game it was — Donovan was simply everywhere. He racked up four hits, including his 21st double of the year, drove in a run, and crossed the plate twice. It’s the kind of all-around performance that energizes a clubhouse and reminds fans what this Cardinals team is capable of when everything clicks. Ivan Herrera wasn’t far behind in making noise — he brought in four runs, including a clutch two-run single during a wild five-run second inning that broke the game open early.
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Matthew Liberatore, who had struggled mightily in recent starts, found his rhythm again on the mound. He pitched six solid innings, allowing only two runs and five hits. That’s his first win since early May, and it couldn’t have come at a better time for a team needing stability from its rotation. Nolan Arenado chipped in as well, extending his hitting streak to seven games, and Alec Burleson smacked his sixth home run of the year in the seventh. Even Victor Scott II, who’s been in a slump, got in on the action with a two-run homer in the ninth.
The White Sox, on the other hand, are sinking fast. Tuesday's loss was their sixth in a row, and they’ve now dropped to 23-50 on the season. Rookie starter Shane Smith had a rough outing, giving up six runs (five earned) in just over four innings — his worst performance of the season by far.
And as these teams meet again, the pitching matchup shifts. Erick Fedde takes the mound for St. Louis with a solid 3.65 ERA, while Chicago counters with Sean Burke, who’s had an up-and-down season. Vegas gives the Cardinals the edge here, favoring them at -141 with an over/under of eight runs — a fair line considering St. Louis is coming off such a strong offensive showing.
The big takeaway? When players like Donovan and Herrera are locked in, this Cardinals lineup can be dangerous. They’re now 38-35 on the year, still fighting in a tough NL Central race. The White Sox, meanwhile, are 16-19 at home and continue to struggle mightily despite flashes from hitters like Miguel Vargas and Edgar Quero. But for now, it’s all about Donovan — his bat lit up Chicago, and the Cards will look to ride that fire into Thursday’s game.
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