Cardinals Aim to Rebound Against Struggling White Sox Tonight

CHICAGO — The St. Louis Cardinals will face off against the Chicago White Sox tonight at 6:40 p.m. This game marks the start of a three-game series at Rate Field in Chicago.

Cardinals pitcher Matthew Liberatore (3-6, 4.17 ERA) aims to turn around his recent performance after a rough patch. He began the season strong, but in his last six games, he has struggled, ranking 72nd in ERA among qualified MLB starters with a 5.01 ERA.

The Cardinals will be looking for a momentum shift against the White Sox, who are currently one of the least successful teams in baseball. The White Sox (23-49) have the lowest batting average and fewest home runs in the league, making them a favorable opponent for Liberatore.

“This is a good opportunity for me to get back on track,” Liberatore said. “I know I can pitch better than I have recently.”

For the White Sox, rookie pitcher Shane Smith (3-3, 2.37 ERA) will take the mound. Smith has been a standout for Chicago, especially considering the challenges he faced being undrafted and making the jump to the majors.

The Cardinals currently sit at 37-35, tied for third place in the National League Central division. After a tough month with a 4-10 record, this series against the White Sox is critical for their playoff hopes.

“We need to capitalize on this series,” said Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol. “Winning three games against them could change our trajectory for the season.”

The Cardinals lineup for tonight includes Brendan Donovan at second base and Nolan Arenado at third. The team is optimistic that bringing in some of their core players back from injury will help address their recent struggles.

With so much on the line, tonight’s game promises to be an exciting matchup for both teams as they grapple with their standings in the league.