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The Chicago White Sox edged the Chicago Cubs 9–8 on May 17 at Rate Field in a tight cross-town matchup that exceeded the Vegas total line of 1 run. The White Sox prevailed despite modest offensive numbers, collecting 12 hits and 2 home runs while driving in 9 runs; their pitching staff struck out 6 but surrendered 9 hits and 6 earned runs with a 4.35 ERA. The Cubs countered with 9 hits, 2 homers, and 7 RBIs, posting a superior .749 OPS and striking out 9 White Sox batters, yet their pitching allowed 12 hits and 8 earned runs. Both teams drew walks freely—the White Sox issued 9 while the Cubs drew 9—reflecting aggressive plate approaches in a slugfest that saw the White Sox overcome a Cubs lineup that out-performed them on a per-contact basis. The White Sox's one defensive error did not prove costly in the final frame. This offensive showcase suggests both bullpens may face elevated workloads in upcoming divisional contests.
Line score
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHC | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 9 | 1 |
| CWS | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 12 | 1 |
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Players who scored
Alex Bregman ×2Dansby Swanson ×2Nico HoernerMichael BuschSeiya SuzukiMichael ConfortoEdgar Quero ×2Tristan Peters ×2Munetaka MurakamiMiguel VargasColson MontgomeryChase MeidrothAndrew Benintendi
