Burleson's bases-loaded double lifts Cardinals to 3-1 win over White Sox
[September 14, 2026]
By WARREN MAYES
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Alec Burleson hit a bases-clearing
double, sparking the St. Louis Cardinals to a 3-1 victory over the
Chicago White Sox to wrap up a three-game series on Sunday.
Chicago entered the game leading the Cleveland Guardians by two games in
the AL Central Division. The White Sox, who have lost 10 of their last
14 games, begin a three-game series Monday in Cleveland. |
Chicago White Sox's Sam Antonacci is tagged out by St. Louis Cardinals'
Nolan Gorman during the sixth inning of a baseball game Sunday, Sept.
13, 2026, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Scott Kane) |
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Michael McGreevey (7-9) allowed three hits and one run, walked
three and had six strikeouts in six innings for St. Louis.
George Soriano allowed a single and a walk to start the ninth
before he pitched out of the jam to earn his fourth save in 12
opportunities.
Rookie David Sandlin (2-2) had a perfect game through 5 1/3
innings before he faltered. Sandlin was recalled Sunday morning
from Triple-A Charlotte with Tyler Schweitzer being optioned.
In the sixth inning with one out, Nathan Church registered the
first hit and Masyn Winn followed with a single. After Bryan
Torres struck out, Iván Herrera reached on an error by shortstop
Colson Montgomery.
Chris Murphy relieved Sandlin and Burleson hit a line drive to
right field that gave St. Louis a 3-2 lead.
The White Sox took a 1-0 lead in the second inning when Chase
Meidroth hit a sacrifice fly to center field, scoring Andrew
Benintendi, who led off with a single. He advanced to third on a
double by Tristan Peters.
Up next
White Sox: RHP Sean Burke (8-7, 3.58) will face Guardians RHP
Gavin Williams (13-7, 3.78) Monday in Cleveland.
Cardinals: LHP Quinn Mathews (1-3, 4.11) starts Monday in the
opener of a three-game home series against San Francisco. The
Giants haven't announced their starter.
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