White Sox struggle early but avoid sweep against Cubs, lose to Braves

The Chicago White Sox faced a challenging week from August 17 to 23, 2026, including back-to-back walk-off losses against the Cubs and a 2-0 defeat to the Braves. In a positive turn, the White Sox secured a 3-0 win over the Cubs in the final game of the series, with José Urquidy striking out eight batters. Sean Newcomb opened the game for the Sox, and the team's overall performance showed promise, particularly in their power hitting, with 10 home runs throughout the week. The Crosstown Classic concluded with a 3-3 series split, highlighting the competitiveness of both Chicago teams this season before heading into the final stretch of games.

• 9:08 PMYahoo Sports — White Sox Weekly: August 17-23, 2026