White Sox learn resilience from crosstown series against Cubs
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 2:18 PM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
The White Sox defeated the Cubs 3-0 on Wednesday, securing a vital victory in the crosstown series at Wrigley Field. This win followed two tough walkoff losses the Sox suffered earlier in the series. Despite being in a high-pressure environment and facing playoff contenders, the White Sox showed they can rebound from setbacks, which has been a hallmark of their 2026 season. Manager Will Venable emphasized the importance of these experiences in building resilience as the team pushes toward the postseason.
- •White Sox defeat Cubs 3-0 at Wrigley Field on August 20.
- •Team had lost prior games to Cubs in walkoff situations.
- •White Sox maintain six-game lead in AL Central.
- •Venable emphasizes learning from high-pressure situations.
- •White Sox have avoided prolonged losing streaks this season.
- 2:18 PMYahoo Sports — White Sox take valuable lessons from crosstown series
"Not that Will Venable’s team needed it, but in many ways Wednesday’s 3-0 over the Cubs was a reminder to a lot of people outside of the organization that one...
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