CHICAGO — The Chicago White Sox earned a dramatic 9–8 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Sunday, ending the game on a two‑run walk‑off home run by Edgar Quero in the bottom of the tenth inning. The matchup featured several momentum swings, including late home runs from both sides that kept the crowd engaged throughout the afternoon.
The Cubs built an early 3–0 lead with steady contact hitting and disciplined at‑bats. The White Sox responded in the middle innings, closing the gap before taking control in the eighth. That inning’s turning point came when Tristan Peters connected for a three‑run home run, giving the White Sox a 7–4 advantage.
The Cubs answered in the ninth. Michael Conforto delivered a three‑run home run to tie the game 7–7, forcing extra innings and shifting the pressure back onto the White Sox.
Chicago’s North Siders briefly regained the lead in the top of the tenth, pushing across a run to make it 8–7. In the bottom half, the White Sox opened with the automatic runner on second and worked the count before Quero delivered the deciding swing, sending a two‑run home run into the seats to secure the 9–8 win.
The victory capped a strong homestand for the White Sox, who continued to show resilience in late‑game situations. The Cubs produced several key offensive moments but were unable to hold multiple leads as the game extended into extra innings.
Both teams now turn their attention to upcoming series that will shape the next stretch of their season.