Latest News About Cubs defeated the White Sox 7-6 in Chicago with Mike Tauchman crushed a game-ending shot in the 9th off Michael Kopech, sealing the Cubs' win snapping the White Sox's 13-game road drought

Updated 2026-06-17 20:51

The Cubs prevailed in a Chicago showdown, overcoming the White Sox 7-6 as Tauchman delivered a game-ending homer in the ninth off Michael Kopech. Tauchman had two hits and crossed home plate twice, Héctor Neris earned the win. Corey Julks started the scoring for the Sox with a leadoff homer, part of a four-run fourth. Cubs and White Sox remain in focus as Chicago extended its advantage in a wild finish.

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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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