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Chicago Cubs walk off White Sox 4-3 with Alex Bregman's late heroics

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Last updated Aug 19, 2026

Chicago Cubs walk off White Sox 4-3 with Alex Bregman's late heroics

Summary

The Chicago Cubs secured a 4-3 walk-off victory against the Chicago White Sox on August 18, driven by Alex Bregman's two-run performance. The win came after intentional walks to Pete Crow-Armstrong set the stage for Bregman's game-winning single off Trevor Richards in the bottom of the ninth. Despite a rain delay and the departure of Cubs starter Kevin Gausman due to hand cramps, the Cubs extended their lead in walk-off wins this season to 13, tying a franchise record. The White Sox had initial success, led by solo home runs from Crow-Armstrong and Michael Busch, but were unable to maintain their lead.

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By the Numbers

•Cubs improve to 74-53 this season
•Bregman ties game with RBI single in the seventh
•Cubs achieve 13th walk-off win this season
•White Sox starter Erick Fedde delivers strong performance
•Gausman departs early with hand cramps

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5:55 AMYahoo Sports — City Series: Chicago Cubs walk off the White Sox for a second night behind Alex Bregman’s heroics in 4-3 win

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The Chicago White Sox were not going to let Cubs star center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong walk them off for a second straight night. Boos from the Cubs fans among the 40,034 fans greeted the Sox’s decision to intentionally walk Crow-Armstrong with one out in the bottom of the ninth. That choice, after Crow-Armstrong went deep again to open Tuesday’s game, ultimately set up Alex Bregman to be ...
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