Cubs Clinch City Series Win Over White Sox, Tie NL Central Lead

The Chicago Cubs and White Sox are concluding their City Series with a rubber match on Sunday, July 27, 2025, following a weekend split where each team claimed a decisive win. The Cubs defeated the White Sox 6-1 on Saturday, powered by rookie pitcher Cade Horton's stellar 6 1/3 shutout innings and Matt Shaw's three-RBI performance, including a two-run homer, marking a strong bounce-back after the Sox's dominant 12-5 victory on Friday. Horton has been particularly impressive since a rough start against Houston, posting a 1.52 ERA in his last four starts, helping the Cubs regain a tie for first place in the NL Central. The White Sox, despite their overall 38-67 record, have shown a recent surge by winning six of their last seven games, led by key players like Mike Tauchman and Luis Robert Jr., though Robert is currently day-to-day with an injury. Sunday's pitching matchup is expected to feature Cubs' Ben Brown against White Sox's Grant Taylor, with the Cubs favored by oddsmakers due to their stronger offensive statistics and recent form. Both teams are coping with injuries to significant players, which could impact the series finale at Rate Field.