Game result and context
St. Louis Cardinals defeat Chicago White Sox 7-3 in 2026 regular season matchup
The St. Louis Cardinals improved to 73-75 on the season by defeating the Chicago White Sox, who fell to 75-72, in a 7-3 decision at home.
Final result
The St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Chicago White Sox with a final score of 7-3. The game concluded after nine innings of play on September 11, 2026.
How the game changed
The Cardinals broke the game open in the bottom of the fifth inning, scoring three runs to take a lead they would not relinquish. While the White Sox kept pace early through the power of Chase Meidroth, the Cardinals' consistent offensive production in the middle innings proved decisive. St. Louis added an insurance run in the seventh inning to extend their lead to 7-3, effectively closing the door on a potential Chicago comeback.
Key performances
Chase Meidroth provided the primary offense for the White Sox, accounting for all three of their runs with two solo home runs in the first and third innings. He finished the game with two hits in four at-bats.
The Cardinals' offense was led by Joshua Báez, Leo Bernal, and Alec Burleson, who each contributed two RBIs. Báez and Bernal both recorded three hits in the contest, while Jordan Walker added two hits and scored two runs. On the mound, Matthew Liberatore pitched 4.1 innings for St. Louis, allowing two earned runs and striking out two batters.
Season and playoff context
Following this result, the St. Louis Cardinals hold a record of 73-75. The Chicago White Sox move to 75-72 on the 2026 season. This game was the first of a three-game regular season series.