The Chicago Cubs lost on Wednesday to their crosstown rival White Sox by a final score of 3-0. The Cubs were still able to take the series, but the offense went quiet for the finale.

Chicago White Sox second baseman Chase Meidroth (10) celebrates with first baseman Munetaka Murakami (5) and third baseman Miguel Vargas (20) after they beat the Chicago Cubs 3-0 at Wrigley Field on Aug. 19, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

Expert recap and game analysis of the Chicago White Sox vs. Chicago Cubs MLB game from August 19, 2026 on ESPN.

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