Latest News About Cubs defeated the White Sox seven to six on home soil as Tauchman hit a game-ending homer in the ninth off Michael Kopech, sealed the Cubs' victory and ending the Sox's road slump

Updated 2026-06-17 20:51

The Cubs prevailed in Chicago, defeating the White Sox 7-6 as Tauchman lined up a game-ending homer in the 9th off Michael Kopech. Tauchman had two hits and scored twice, Héctor Neris earned the win. Corey Julks started the scoring for the Sox with a leadoff homer, part of Chicago's four-run fourth. Cubs and White Sox kept the Crosstown Series alive as Chicago pushed its advantage in a wild finish.

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Cubs drop series opener to White Sox - MLB.com

CHICAGO -- Craig Kimbrel wore a Cubs uniform on Tuesday, but it had "Iowa" printed just above the familiar logo on the left side of his jersey. The ninth inning will belong to him soon enough with Chicago, but the closer had to settle for the seventh in a game

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