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Cubs Sweep White Sox, Take Lead in All-Time Crosstown Series

Pete Crow-Armstrong's standout performance and Colin Rea's steady pitching power Cubs to an eighth straight win over the White Sox, flipping the all-time series to 75-74.

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Overview

  • The Chicago Cubs completed a three-game sweep of the White Sox at Wrigley Field with a 6-2 victory on Sunday, extending their franchise-record winning streak in the rivalry to eight games.
  • Rookie outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong led the Cubs' offense with a triple, a double, and two runs scored, finishing the series 8-for-14 with nine RBIs and 16 total bases.
  • Cubs pitcher Colin Rea delivered 5 1/3 strong innings, allowing only one run and improving his season ERA to 2.38.
  • White Sox pitcher Jonathan Cannon gave up four runs (three earned) over five-plus innings, taking the loss as the Cubs rallied for three runs in the sixth inning to seize control.
  • Miguel Vargas hit his third home run of the series for the White Sox, but the team has now dropped four straight games and sits last in the AL Central.