- Chicago Cubs (29-16) at Chicago White Sox (22-22) | Rate Field | 6:10 PM CT / 7:10 PM ET
The 2026 Crosstown Classic continues Saturday afternoon at Rate Field as the Chicago Cubs (29–16 after winning 10–5 Friday night) face the Chicago White Sox (22–22, six-game win streak ended) in Game 2. The Cubs exploded for 14 hits and 10 runs to break out of their offensive slump! Colin Rea (4-2, 4.68 ERA) starts for the Cubs against Erick Fedde (0-4, 3.77 ERA) trying to get his FIRST WIN!
This is Game 2—can the Cubs take a commanding 2-0 series lead, or will the White Sox bounce back at home?
Game 1 Recap: Cubs Offense Explodes in 10-5 Win!
Friday night’s series opener was a STATEMENT GAME for the Cubs! After scoring only 5 runs in their previous 5 games (including back-to-back shutouts), the Cubs offense erupted for 10 runs on 14 hits in front of 38,723 fans at Rate Field!
Key Moments from Game 1:
- Carson Kelly: 4 RBIs (tiebreaking infield single in 7th!)
- Pete Crow-Armstrong: RBI single in 7th (loud “P-C-A!” chants from Cubs fans!)
- Ian Happ and Michael Busch: Early RBI hits
- 14 hits total – every Cubs starter got at least one hit!
- Miguel Vargas (White Sox): Leadoff homer tied it 4-4 in 6th
- Trent Thornton: Escaped bases-loaded jam in 6th (crucial!)
Cubs fans made themselves at home at Rate Field, creating a quasi-home atmosphere on the South Side! The victory snapped the White Sox’s six-game winning streak and moved the Cubs to 29-16!
Cubs: 29-16, Offense Back on Track!
Record: 29-16 (Thirteen Games Over .500, Offensive Slump Ended!)
The Cubs are 29–16 after Friday night’s offensive explosion ended their brutal five-game slump where they scored only 5 total runs! All nine starters got hits, 14 total hits, and they look like the team that ripped off TWO 10-game winning streaks earlier this season!
Cubs Key Players:
- Carson Kelly: 4 RBIs Friday (3 hits!)
- Pete Crow-Armstrong: RBI single, crowd favorite (“P-C-A!” chants!)
- Ian Happ: Career year, 9 HRs
- Shota Imanaga: 4-3, 2.32 ERA, 59 Ks (3rd in NL!)
Colin Rea Today:
- 4-2, 4.68 ERA this season
- Has been up-and-down this year
- Facing Fedde who’s 0-4 (still winless!)
The Cubs have the momentum after Friday’s explosion. Can they keep it going?
White Sox: 22-22, Back at .500 After Loss
Record: 22-22 (.500, Six-Game Win Streak Ended)
The White Sox are 22–22 after Friday’s 10-5 loss ended their six-game winning streak. They’re back at .500 but still have shown incredible fight after three straight 100-loss seasons! Miguel Vargas tied it 4-4 with a homer in the 6th, but the bullpen couldn’t hold!
White Sox Key Players:
- Munetaka Murakami: 15 HRs (tied for 3rd in MLB!)
- Miguel Vargas: Homered Friday (8th of season)
- Andrew Benintendi: Hot bat at top of lineup
- Davis Martin: 5-1, 1.62 ERA (ACE status!)
Erick Fedde Today:
- 0-4, 3.77 ERA (STILL WINLESS!)
- Pitching WELL but getting NO run support
- Deserves his first win today!
The White Sox need to bounce back at home and even the series!
Key Matchups at Rate Field
Colin Rea (4.68 ERA) vs Erick Fedde (3.77 ERA, 0-4)
Fedde has the better ERA but is STILL WINLESS! Rea is 4-2 but has been inconsistent. Both pitchers need quality starts!
Cubs Offense (14 hits Friday!) vs White Sox Pitching
The Cubs offense EXPLODED Friday after scoring only 5 runs in their previous 5 games! Can they stay hot?
Munetaka Murakami (15 HRs, 3rd in MLB!) vs Cubs
Murakami was quiet Friday (0-for-4). He needs to bounce back and give the White Sox a power surge!
Crowd Atmosphere
Friday’s crowd was 38,723 with LOUD Cubs fans! Will the White Sox faithful rally today?
What Each Team Needs in Game 2
Cubs Need:
- Keep the Offense Rolling: 14 hits Friday! Stay hot and attack Fedde early!
- Colin Rea Gives Quality Innings: Rea needs to give them 6 solid innings and keep the momentum!
- Take 2-0 Series Lead: Win today and put HUGE pressure on the White Sox for Sunday!
White Sox Need:
- Give Erick Fedde Run Support: Fedde is 0-4 (3.77 ERA!) – GIVE HIM RUNS and get him his first win!
- Munetaka Murakami Bounces Back: He was 0-for-4 Friday. Time to launch one!
- Even the Series: Lose today and go down 0-2 heading into Sunday? That’s tough!
Neutral Prediction: White Sox Bounce Back!
Final Score: White Sox 6, Cubs 4
Erick Fedde FINALLY gets run support—7 innings, 4 runs. Gets his FIRST WIN of the season!
Munetaka Murakami bounces back with a 2-run homer! Miguel Vargas stays hot! White Sox score 6 and even the series!
The Cubs score 4 but Fedde and the White Sox bullpen hold on. Series tied 1-1!
Two-run win. Cubs fall to 29–17. White Sox improve to 23–22. Fedde FINALLY gets his first win! Series EVEN heading into Sunday!
Why Game 2 Matters
The Cubs are 29–16 after Friday’s 10-5 offensive explosion (14 hits!). The White Sox are 22–22 after their six-game win streak ended. Fedde (0-4, 3.77 ERA) is STILL WINLESS despite pitching well!
Win today and the Cubs go up 2-0 with a chance to SWEEP Sunday. Win today and the White Sox tie the series 1-1 and Fedde FINALLY gets his first win!
This is Chicago baseball at its BEST! Both teams competitive! Both fan bases LOUD!
Let’s Go Chicago! Crosstown Classic Game 2!
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