Cubs Edge White Sox 5-4, Win Crosstown Series & Maintain NL Central Tie

Sunday, July 27th, 2025

Chicago Cubs Edge White Sox 5-4 in Crosstown Classic (July 27, 2025)

CHICAGO — Ben Brown pitched five effective innings, Pete Crow-Armstrong drove in two runs and the Chicago Cubs topped the Chicago White Sox 5-4 on Sunday.

Nico Hoerner added two hits and a key defensive play as the Cubs won the rubber game in the weekend set. The North Siders went 5-1 in the season series against the South Siders.

The Cubs (62-43) remained tied with Milwaukee for first place in the NL Central. They open a three-game series against the Brewers on Monday night.

Andrew Benintendi homered twice and drove in four runs for the White Sox (38-68), who finished with three errors.

Brown (5-7) got his first win since June 17. The right-hander went 1-4 with an 8.10 ERA in his previous five appearances.

The Cubs jumped in front in the first against Grant Taylor (0-2). Crow-Armstrong picked up a two-run double on a well-placed grounder up the third base line.

The Cubs added a valuable insurance run in the eighth, opening a 5-1 lead. Ian Happ trotted home after White Sox third baseman Colson Montgomery was called for interference on a rundown.

Benintendi hit a three-run drive against Ryan Brasier in the bottom half. But Daniel Palencia got four outs for his 14th save in 15 chances.

Key moment

The White Sox threatened in the third, putting runners on first and second with one out. But Hoerner let Chase Meidroth’s popup fall because of the infield fly rule, then cut down Lenyn Sosa when he attempted to take third on the play.

Key stat

The Cubs struck out 13 times, including four for Michael Busch in the leadoff spot.

Up next

Cubs: LHP Matthew Boyd (11-3, 2.20 ERA) takes the mound in the series opener at Milwaukee. RHP Jacob Misiorowski (4-1, 2.45 ERA) goes for the Brewers.

White Sox: RHP Davis Martin (2-8, 3.89 ERA) faces Phillies LHP Cristopher Sánchez (9-2, 2.40 ERA) on Monday night in the opener of a three-game series.

In summary

In a thrilling Crosstown Classic on July 27, 2025, the Chicago Cubs defeated the Chicago White Sox 5-4. Ben Brown pitched five effective innings to secure his first win since June 17. Pete Crow-Armstrong contributed significantly with a two-run double, while Nico Hoerner added two hits and a crucial defensive play. Despite a strong performance from Andrew Benintendi, who hit two home runs and drove in four runs for the White Sox, the Cubs held on for the win, with Daniel Palencia earning his 14th save. This victory secured the season series for the Cubs against the White Sox with a dominant 5-1 record and kept them tied for first place in the NL Central standings.

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