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White Sox salvage win against Cubs, split City Series

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 2:24 AM

Last updated Aug 20, 2026

White Sox salvage win against Cubs, split City Series

Summary

The Chicago White Sox defeated the Chicago Cubs 3-0 on Wednesday at Wrigley Field, avoiding a sweep in the City Series. The victory evens the season series at 3-3, with both teams winning two games at home. White Sox pitcher Jose Urquidy threw six shutout innings, allowing only two hits. Rookie outfielders Sam Antonacci and Braden Montgomery made key defensive plays. The White Sox will return home for a makeup game against the Atlanta Braves and a weekend series against the New York Mets.

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By the Numbers

•White Sox win 3-0 to avoid a sweep against Cubs
•Series now tied 3-3 after six games
•Jose Urquidy pitches six shutout innings for Chicago
•Antonacci and Montgomery make crucial defensive plays
•White Sox next face Braves and Mets at home

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2:24 AMYahoo Sports — Paul Sullivan: White Sox are off to the races after salvaging a win against the Cubs in the City Series finale

What they're saying

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CHICAGO — Another engaging chapter of the City Series ended Wednesday afternoon at Wrigley Field with a split decision. The White Sox avoided a sweep with a 3-0 win over the Cubs, evening the season series 3-3. “Both series, at our place and here, were fun,” Sox pitcher Erick Fedde said. “Maybe us going 3-3 helped Chicago not burn down.” Both the Cubs and White Sox won two of three at their ...
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