Cardinals crush White Sox 12-2 on June 19, 2025, as Donovan, Gorman, and Contreras lead an offensive explosion to snap their losing streak. Recap the win.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
That's more like it. After a frustrating couple of days, the St. Louis Cardinals unleashed a torrent of offense on Thursday, dismantling the Chicago White Sox 12-2 to emphatically snap their two-game losing streak. It was a complete team victory, fueled by a relentless attack at the plate and a steady performance on the mound, reminding everyone just how dangerous this lineup can be when it's clicking.
Brendan Donovan went 3-for-5 in the win over the White Sox, raising his season average to a scorching .323.
The Cardinals' offense was the story of the night, and Brendan Donovan was the author of the first chapter. Going 3-for-5 with two doubles, Donovan continued his torrid season, raising his team-leading batting average to .323 and setting the table all evening. But the power came from the heart of the order. Nolan Gorman broke the game open with a bases-clearing double, giving him a new career-high of 20 doubles on the season. Not to be outdone, Willson Contreras put the exclamation point on the rout with a two-run blast in the seventh, his 10th of the year, giving him three RBIs on the night. From top to bottom, the lineup was a force.
While the bats were booming, starter Erick Fedde provided the stability the team desperately needed. In a quietly brilliant performance, Fedde cruised through six strong innings, allowing just two runs on five hits while striking out five. He kept the White Sox off balance, never letting them build any momentum and allowing the Cardinals' offense to comfortably pile on. The quality start earned Fedde his fourth win of the season and lowered his ERA to a solid 3.59, a crucial performance from a key member of the rotation.
The action wasn't limited to the field. Before the game, the front office made a move to manage the catching workload, optioning Ivan Herrera to Memphis and recalling Pedro Pages to back up Willson Contreras. Meanwhile, the best news for the future might be happening in Triple-A. Outfielder Jordan Walker continued his rehab assignment, going 2-for-4 with a double. Manager Oliver Marmol indicated Walker is expected to rejoin the big-league club within the next week, providing a massive potential boost to an offense that already looks like it's finding its stride.
The positive energy was palpable, and it spilled over into the dugout. Following Contreras's home run, the team's official social media shared a clip of a now-viral coordinated dugout dance. Led by noted vibe-setters Lars Nootbaar and Tommy Edman, the celebration was a perfect snapshot of a team having fun and enjoying a dominant win, a sight for sore eyes for Cardinals fans.
One dominant win doesn't make a season, but this is the kind of performance that can spark a real run. With the offense firing on all cylinders, a steady hand on the mound, and a key reinforcement in Jordan Walker just days away, the Cardinals have a chance to build serious momentum. Snapping the two-game skid was the first step; now, it's time to see if they can turn this explosive victory into a sustained winning streak.
