Latest News About Chicago Cubs defeated the White Sox 7-6 on home soil with Mike Tauchman hit a game-ending homer in the ninth off Michael Kopech, sealing the Cubs' win and ending the Sox's road slump

Updated 2026-06-17 20:51

The Cubs emerged victorious in a Chicago showdown, overcoming the White Sox 7-6 as Tauchman delivered 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 a four-run fourth. Crosstown rivals remain in focus 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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