White Sox 3, Cubs 0: The weather was here. Wish the game had been beautiful
The White Sox and Cubs' Crosstown Classic series finale was won by the White Sox, 3-0.
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Sources (8)
- White Sox salvage Crosstown season series split, return home with four-game lead in AL Central Chicago Sun-Times · 6h ago
- Holmes settles in for solid showing in first Crosstown Classic mlb.com · 6h ago
- Column: White Sox are off to the races after salvaging a win against the Cubs in the City Series finale Chicago Tribune · 6h ago
- White Sox 3-0 Cubs (Aug 19, 2026) Game Recap ESPN · 6h ago
- Here's the MLB playoff picture after Cubs vs. White Sox series NBC 5 Chicago · 6h ago
- Crosstown Classic: Urquidy, Braden Montgomery help White Sox salvage series finale WGN-TV · 6h ago
- White Sox get taste of postseason pressure with Crosstown Classic win MLB.com · 6h ago
- White Sox 3, Cubs 0: The weather was here. Wish the game had been beautiful Bleed Cubbie Blue · 6h ago
Where it stands
The White Sox defeated the Cubs 3-0 in the series finale of the Crosstown Classic on August 19, 2026. The win was secured by the pitching of Jose Urquidy and Braden Montgomery. The game was marred by poor weather conditions, which affected the overall experience.
The win allowed the White Sox to salvage the series finale. The game was described as a taste of postseason pressure for the White Sox. The Cubs' loss leaves their playoff picture uncertain.
The weather was a significant factor in the game, with one outlet describing it as a disappointment. The White Sox's win was attributed to strong pitching performances. The Cubs' loss leaves their playoff chances in question.
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Answered
Who won the Crosstown Classic series finale?
The White Sox won the series finale 3-0.
What was the impact of the weather on the game?
The weather was described as a disappointment, affecting the overall experience of the game.
How does this game affect the Cubs' playoff chances?
The Cubs' loss leaves their playoff picture uncertain.
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