Post-Game Reflection
Our beloved Chicago White Sox faced off against the Cubs today, and it wasn't the result we were hoping for. Despite showing some moments of brilliance, we succumbed to a 3-7 loss against our cross-town rivals.Highlights of the Game
We kicked things off in style when Chase Meidroth led the charge with a solo homer to left field in the top of the 1st inning
. There was a brief lead, but unfortunately, the Cubs responded fiercely in the bottom of the 2nd inning by scoring four runs.Timothy Elko added another spark for us in the 5th inning with a scorching 425-foot solo home run to center field, bringing some hope at 4-3. But the Cubs regained momentum with Dansby Swanson launching a home run of his own, followed by some skillful plays in the 5th and 8th innings that extended their lead.
Tough Breaks and Closing Thoughts
It was tough seeing Luis Robert Jr. and others not finding their rhythm today, with our batters often falling short against the Cubs' pitching. Despite a solid start by Chase Meidroth and Timothy Elko, the Cubs' defense managed to keep us at bay.The White Sox showed grit, no doubt, but we couldn't quite capitalize on our chances. Onward and upward from here! Let's stand by our Sox through thick and thin. We’ll be ready when they bounce back stronger in the upcoming games. Go, White Sox!
Scoreboard for White Sox @ Cubs (May 17th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 9 | 0 |
| 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 1 |