In a decisive win for the Chicago Cubs, Pete Crow-Armstrong played a pivotal role by launching a three-run homer and achieving a career-high six RBIs, leading the Cubs to a 13-3 victory against the Chicago White Sox at Wrigley Field. This matchup marked the first meeting of the season between the two crosstown rivals and the Cubs extended their winning streak against the White Sox to six games, equaling a franchise record in the series.
On a warm and breezy day, Seiya Suzuki contributed significantly with two hits and two RBIs, while Nico Hoerner had an impressive outing, scoring three times. Making his inaugural start, Cade Horton pitched five innings, allowing three runs and improving his record to 2-0.
Despite the loss, the White Sox had standout performances, with Miguel Vargas hitting two home runs in his first multihomer game, and matching a personal high with four hits. Vargas’s two-run blast in the first and a solo shot in the third kept the game competitive.
The Cubs broke the game open with a six-run second inning against White Sox pitcher Shane Smith, who compiled five strikeouts in a challenging outing. Key plays included a well-executed slide by Michael Busch to score and an unfortunate error by catcher Matt Thaiss, allowing Crow-Armstrong to hit his three-run home run. Crow-Armstrong further extended the Cubs’ lead with an additional single that brought in three more runs.
As the Cubs look ahead, they are set to face off again with right-hander Sean Burke taking the mound for the White Sox and left-hander Matthew Boyd for the Cubs in Saturday’s game.
The Cubs’ performance highlights their strong offensive capabilities and team synergy as they continue to build momentum in the season.