White Sox Triumph in Crosstown Battle
The Chicago White Sox claimed victory in an exhilarating contest against our crosstown rivals, the Chicago Cubs, at Guaranteed Rate Field. In this tightly fought game, our boys managed to secure a 4-2 win. The atmosphere was electric as the beloved White Sox played at home, and our players delivered some key performances that made all the difference.Key Performances & Stellar Pitching
Kicking off the second inning, Korey Lee energized the team and the fans by turning Curtis Mead's double into a score. Lee’s brilliant solo home run in the fifth inning pushed us further ahead, showcasing his power and precision. The coordinated efforts in defense and dynamic pitching squashed any potential threats throughout the game. Credit to the pitching squad holding steady through strikeouts, with Newcomb and Leasure wrapping up the win by shutting down the Cubs' advances in the latter innings.Swinging for the Fences
The White Sox's bats were hot, and Austin Hays paved the way to our offense with a determined stroll to second due to a throw from the left fielder, while Andrew Benintendi played a pivotal role delivering that crucial RBI double in the fourth. What made that moment sweeter was Everson Pereira's explosive solo homer in the sixth, restoring our two-run lead after a slip in the field allowed the Cubs to close the gap.The Final Stretch
Our pitching squad continued their dominance in the final innings, with solid fielding sealed by Curtis Mead, and the cool composure of Braxton Leasure, who closed the game by striking out the Cubs’ final batters. This game was a splendid showcase of teamwork, determination, and White Sox spirit, leaving the North Side neighbors to wonder where they stumbled. Victory tastes sweet, and this triumph adds another chapter to our storied rivalry.
️With this remarkable win, we’ll keep cheering you on, White Sox! Let’s ride this momentum to even more success. Go Sox!
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Scoreboard for Cubs @ White Sox (March 13th, 2026)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 2 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 1 |