The Crosstown Classic is one of the most anticipated matchups of the Major League Baseball season, and on this occasion, the Chicago Cubs swept the Chicago White Sox in a thrilling weekend series, as the two-game series concluded this weekend with the Cubs taking both games.
The victories were filled with excitement and drama. On Friday, the Cubs secured a 7-6 victory over the White Sox, showcasing their offensive prowess with four home runs. On Saturday, the Cubs came out on top in a closer game, winning 3-1. They clinched the Crosstown Classic with a tiebreaking hit by Miguel Amaya in the eighth inning.
Dansby Swanson finished an extraordinary day with a strikeout and two singles to reach 1,001 hits in his MLB career. This came just hours after his wife, Mallory, scored the gold medal-winning goal in the U.S. women’s soccer team’s 1-0 victory over Brazil at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
The first game of the Crosstown Classic was an offensive showcase for the Chicago Cubs, who hit four home runs in a 7-6 victory over the White Sox. Ian Happ led off the scoring with a solo home run, followed by a two-run homer by Cody Bellinger that gave the Cubs an early lead against White Sox star Garret Crochet.
The second game of the Crosstown Classic was a more even contest with fewer offensive highlights. The game was tied 1-1 until the eighth inning when Panama’s Miguel Amaya hit a two-run single to give the Cubs a 3-1 victory.
After a challenging Crostown Classic weekend, the White Sox find themselves in a complex position as they prepare for the end of the 2024 season. Despite a change in management, the team has been unable to overcome its recent struggles.
Friday’s loss marked the first appearance of Grady Sizemore as interim manager following the dismissal of Pedro Grifol due to a 21-game losing streak, an American League record. In light of this latest challenge, the White Sox continue to occupy a low position in the American League Central Division standings, with no signs of an imminent recovery.
In contrast, the Cubs are experiencing a markedly different trajectory. The Cubs are capitalizing on their recent success by consolidating their positive momentum, having won eight of their last ten games. The Cubs are currently competing for a playoff spot in the National League Central Division.
