White Sox edge Cubs 3-0 as Urquidy excels at Wrigley
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 9:38 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
The Chicago White Sox secured a 3-0 victory against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on August 19, 2026. José Urquidy delivered a dominant performance, pitching six scoreless innings, allowing just two hits and striking out eight. After suffering losses in previous games against the Cubs, the White Sox executed solid pitching and defense, while gradually finding their offensive rhythm. The Sox's performance marks a turnaround after struggling to capitalize in earlier innings, ultimately leveraging clutch hitting to secure the win.
- •José Urquidy pitched six scoreless innings with eight strikeouts.
- •The White Sox recorded 3 hits and secured 3 runs in key moments.
- •Andrew Benintendi drove in the first run with an RBI single in the sixth.
- •The Cubs were held to two hits throughout the game.
- •This win prevents a series sweep by the Cubs at Wrigley Field.
- 9:38 PMYahoo Sports — Urquidy deals, White Sox finally get last laugh at Wrigley, 3-0
"Turns out strong pitching, slick defense and not getting walked off is a pretty good formula
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