Latest News About Cubs defeated the White Sox 7-6 in Chicago with Mike Tauchman hit a game-ending homer in the 9th off Michael Kopech, sealed the Cubs' victory snapping the White Sox's 13-game road drought

Updated 2026-06-17 20:51

The Cubs emerged victorious in a Chicago showdown, defeating the White Sox 7-6 as Tauchman lined up a game-ending homer in the ninth off Michael Kopech. Tauchman had two hits and crossed home plate twice, Héctor Neris got the win. Corey Julks started the scoring for the Sox with a leadoff homer, part of a four-run fourth. Crosstown rivals kept the Crosstown Series alive as Chicago extended 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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