White Sox Shut Out Cubs, Avoiding Series Sweep
The Chicago White Sox defeated the Chicago Cubs 3-0 in the finale of their series at Wrigley Field. The White Sox pitching staff, led by Jose Urquidy, held the Cubs to just two hits, preventing a series sweep.
Chicago, IL, August 19, 2026 —
The Chicago White Sox secured a 3-0 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Sunday, preventing a series sweep in their final game at Wrigley Field. The White Sox pitching staff delivered a strong performance, limiting the Cubs to a mere two hits throughout the contest.
Right-hander Jose Urquidy was a key figure in the shutout, leading the pitching efforts for the White Sox. The team’s collective pitching strategy successfully stifled the Cubs’ offense, ensuring they did not score any runs in the decisive game.
The win marks a crucial result for the White Sox in the series finale, offering a positive conclusion to their matchups against the Cubs at their home ballpark.
Story summarized from the original created by Vinnie Duber on chicago.suntimes.com, see more information here.
