Cubs Sweep White Sox with Late Rally in 3-1 Victory
- The Chicago Cubs defeated the White Sox 3-1, completing a two-game sweep.
- Miguel Amaya scored the winning runs with a two-run single in the eighth inning.
- Dansby Swanson contributed with two hits while celebrating his wife's Olympic gold medal win.
In a thrilling matchup on Saturday night, the Chicago Cubs secured a 3-1 victory over the crosstown rival White Sox, completing a two-game sweep. The decisive moment came in the eighth inning when Miguel Amaya delivered a tiebreaking two-run single, propelling the Cubs to their eighth win in ten games. Dansby Swanson, who had two hits in the game, celebrated his wife’s Olympic gold medal win earlier in the day, contributing to the Cubs' offensive efforts. Cubs pitcher Justin Steele showcased a strong performance, throwing six innings and allowing just one unearned run on six hits. Reliever Porter Hodge retired all three batters he faced in the seventh, while Héctor Neris closed the game, earning his 17th save of the season. The victory marked a complete four-game season sweep of the White Sox, as the Cubs improved their record to 59-60, inching closer to .500 for the first time since June 5. The White Sox initially took the lead in the second inning, capitalizing on an error by Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner. However, the Cubs responded in the fifth inning, tying the game with a run scored by Cody Bellinger. The White Sox's struggles continued, as their pitcher faced challenges, marking his 17th consecutive winless outing since May. Looking ahead, the Cubs have not yet announced a starter for their upcoming game against the Cleveland Guardians, while the Guardians plan to send RHP Ben Lively to the mound.