Chicago – In a dramatic finish at Wrigley Field on Monday night, the Chicago Cubs rallied for a 7‑5 win over the crosstown Chicago White Sox after Pete Crow‑Armstrong hit his first career walk‑off home run. The All‑Star outfielder, who already led off the game with his fifth leadoff homer of the season, capped the night with a two‑run shot in the bottom of the 10th inning.
Crow‑Armstrong’s walk‑off came after a tense extra‑inning battle. In the top of the 10th, right‑hander Jacob Webb loaded the bases, setting the stage for the Cubs’ final at‑bat. Facing White Sox reliever Hagen Smith, Crow‑Armstrong led off the inning, taking a 2‑1 slider and driving it deep into the right‑field patio area for a home run that sent the crowd into a roar. The swing marked his 30th homer of the season, just one shy of his personal best from the previous year, and contributed to his back‑to‑back 30‑30 seasons with 31 stolen bases this year.
After connecting, Crow‑Armstrong lifted his left hand off the bat, pointed skyward, and celebrated with a slow, exuberant trot around the bases before heading to the dugout. The moment was a highlight for Cubs fans who had endured a two‑game losing streak and were eager to snap the White Sox’s three‑game winning run.
Chicago’s offense was productive throughout the game. Seiya Suzuki added a solo homer, while the Cubs’ leadoff batter went 4‑for‑5 with a walk, driving in the automatic runner Carson Kelly. On the White Sox side, Randal Grichuk and Andrew Benintendi each homered, helping Chicago’s rivals secure six wins in eight games and a 2‑1 series edge over the Cubs earlier this season.
Managerial decisions also shaped the outcome. The Cubs’ bullpen, anchored by Webb’s effective relief work, kept the White Sox from extending their lead in the extra inning, allowing the offense the chance to win it outright. For the White Sox, Smith’s 2‑1 record reflected a solid outing, but the late‑inning walk‑off erased his efforts.
The victory not only halted the Cubs’ skid but also reinforced the importance of home‑grown talent and clutch performance in a city that lives and breathes baseball. Fans left Wrigley Field buzzing about Crow‑Armstrong’s milestone, noting that his combination of power and speed continues to make him a cornerstone of the Cubs’ lineup.
Key Takeaways
- Pete Crow‑Armstrong recorded his first career walk‑off home run, a two‑run shot in the 10th inning.
- The Cubs ended a two‑game losing streak and snapped the White Sox’s three‑game winning streak.
- Crow‑Armstrong now has 30 homers and 31 stolen bases for the season, marking consecutive 30‑30 campaigns.
- Seiya Suzuki also homered; Jacob Webb’s relief work set up the walk‑off.
- White Sox homers came from Randal Grichuk and Andrew Benintendi.
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