Latest News About Cubs defeated the White Sox 7-6 in Chicago with Mike Tauchman hit a game-ending homer in the 9th against Kopech, sealing the Cubs' win and ending the Sox's road slump

Updated 2026-06-17 20:51

The Cubs prevailed 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 collected 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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