White Sox Drop Third Straight as Cardinals Pitching Shines in 3-1 Victory

The Cardinals took care of business at Busch Stadium, dispatching the White Sox 3-1 in a game that was never really in doubt. St. Louis pitching kept Chicago's anemic offense in check all afternoon, limiting the South Siders to just a single run while the home squad did just enough at the plate to cruise.

This one had all the hallmarks of a White Sox season that can't end soon enough. Chicago managed to scratch across one run but looked overmatched against Cardinals pitching that simply executed. Meanwhile, St. Louis manufactured three runs the professional way—nothing flashy, just timely hitting and taking advantage when opportunities presented themselves.

The White Sox are now riding a three-game skid, which honestly feels like a Tuesday in their lost season. Chicago's lineup continues to sputter, and there's zero momentum to build on heading into their next series. For the Cardinals, this was a workmanlike victory—the kind of game a competent team wins without breaking a sweat.

DarkHorse didn't touch this one with a pick, and frankly, that's probably wise given how unwatchable White Sox baseball has been this year. Sometimes the smartest bet is no bet at all, especially when one team has completely mailed it in.