Cubs secure walk-off victory over White Sox in extras

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Cubs secure walk-off victory over White Sox in extras
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The Chicago Cubs defeated the Chicago White Sox 7-5 in a dramatic extra-inning game on August 18, showcased during the Crosstown Classic opener. The Cubs initially took a 4-3 lead before Andrew Benintendi's two-run homer put the Sox ahead 5-4 in the eighth. The Cubs tied the game in the ninth after a series of walks and a critical error by the Sox. In the tenth inning, Pete Crow-Armstrong's walk-off homer sealed the victory for the Cubs, leaving the White Sox with a frustrating loss marked by defensive miscues and missed challenges.

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  • Cubs and White Sox competed in the Crosstown Classic opener.
  • Cubs initially led 4-3 before Andrew Benintendi's homer made it 5-4 for the Sox.
  • The game tied in the ninth with a walk and an error from the Sox.
  • Cubs won with a walk-off homer from Pete Crow-Armstrong in the tenth.
  • Poor defense and late challenges impacted the White Sox's chances.
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The South Siders squander a late lead in a painful Crosstown opener

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The South Siders squander a late lead in a painful Crosstown opener

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