The Chicago White Sox and Chicago Cubs face off in the second game of their Crosstown Classic series on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Wrigley Field. The Cubs took the first game behind a dominant performance from Pete Crow-Armstrong, who recorded four hits against the White Sox.
Game Details
- Date: Saturday, May 17, 2025
- Time: 1:20 p.m. CT
- Location: Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL
- Broadcast: Chicago Sports Network (CHSN)
Team Breakdown & Key Players
Chicago Cubs
- Record: 26-19 (1st in NL Central)
- Key Players:
- Pete Crow-Armstrong (CF): Batting .282 with 11 doubles, a triple, and 12 home runs.
- Dansby Swanson (SS): 12 for 33 with two home runs and seven RBIs in his last 10 games.
- Kyle Tucker (RF): A consistent power hitter, contributing to the Cubs’ offensive success.
- Starting Pitcher: Cade Horton (RHP) – The Cubs’ top pitching prospect, making his first MLB start.
Chicago White Sox
- Record: 14-31 (Last in AL Central)
- Key Players:
- Andrew Vaughn (1B): Second on the team with 13 extra-base hits (eight doubles, five home runs).
- Miguel Vargas (3B): 12 for 39 with four doubles, three home runs, and seven RBIs in his last 10 games.
- Luis Robert Jr. (CF): Leads the team with five home runs.
- Starting Pitcher: Shane Smith (RHP) – White Sox’s best starter this season, posting a 2.08 ERA in 43.1 innings.
Game Storylines
- Cubs’ Home Dominance: Chicago has a 13-10 record at Wrigley Field, while the White Sox have struggled on the road (5-19).
- Horton’s MLB Debut: The Cubs’ top pitching prospect gets his first start—how will he handle the pressure?
- White Sox’s Offensive Struggles: The team has struggled to generate runs, ranking near the bottom in offensive production.
Game Odds
Chicago White Sox 10
Chicago Cubs – 290
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, May 16, 2025
