Disappointing Loss at Wrigley Field
Well, folks, it’s been a tough day for our beloved Chicago White Sox as they fell to the Cubs with a final score of 2-6. We started strong, but unfortunately, things just didn’t go our way.Early Promise but Missed Opportunities
In the top of the first, Chase Meidroth got us off to a promising start with a solid double to left. Sadly, it didn't translate into a run as a double play ended that spark. Then we had a glimmer of hope in the fourth inning when Miguel Vargas smashed a homer to left center, tying the game 1-1.
Struggles on the Mound and in the Field
The Cubs made their mark in the bottom of the 6th, starting with Bruján's single, driving in Crow-Armstrong who earlier doubled. Unfortunately, a fielding error by Brooks Baldwin opened the floodgates, gifting the Cubs a comfortable lead. Despite our bullpen efforts, the Cubs tallied more runs in the 7th and 8th.Final Innings Frustrations
Our attempts to rally in the ninth inning brought a little more action, with Luis Robert Jr. doubling and eventually scoring on a groundout by Edgar Quero. However, additional base hits eluded us, and we couldn't bridge the gap.
Looking Ahead
A challenging game for sure, but let’s keep our heads high, White Sox fans. The rivalry game didn’t go as we hoped, but there'll be more opportunities to shine! Let’s regroup and bounce back stronger in the next matchup!
Scoreboard for White Sox @ Cubs (May 18th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 10 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 1 |