Game result and context

White Sox Shut Out Cubs 3-0

The Chicago White Sox shut out the Chicago Cubs 3-0, with José Urquidy earning the win after six scoreless innings.

Final result

The Chicago White Sox defeated the Chicago Cubs 3-0 in a nine-inning game on August 19, 2026.

How the game changed

The game remained scoreless until the top of the sixth inning, when the White Sox scored one run. They added two more runs in the eighth inning to secure the 3-0 victory.

Key performances

José Urquidy earned the win for the White Sox, pitching 6.0 innings with eight strikeouts and zero earned runs. Braden Montgomery contributed two hits and two RBIs, while Andrew Benintendi added an RBI and Miguel Vargas scored two runs on two hits.

For the Cubs, Clay Holmes took the loss, allowing one earned run over 5.1 innings with one strikeout. Aaron Civale pitched 1.1 innings in relief, striking out two.

Season and playoff context

Following the game, the Chicago White Sox hold a 66-60 record and lead their division with a magic number of 32. The Chicago Cubs move to 74-54, sitting 4.5 games back in their division while leading the Wild Card race.

Official game sources

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