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Chicago White Sox 8, Chicago Cubs 1: final score and stats

Chicago White Sox beat Chicago Cubs, Chicago White Sox 8 to Chicago Cubs 1, on Friday, February 20, 2026 at Sloan Park, Mesa, Arizona. Below: the box score, top performers, team stats, injuries and recent form for Chicago Cubs vs Chicago White Sox.

MLBFriday, February 20, 2026
DateFeb 20, 2026
Start time3:05 PM ET
VenueSloan Park, Mesa, Arizona
TVMLB.TV
Attendance14,419

Line score

Team123456789R
Chicago White Sox1302000118
Chicago Cubs1000000001

Top performers

Chicago White Sox
Batting AverageKorey Lee · 3-4, R, BB, SB
Home RunsAustin Hays · 1-2, HR, RBI, R, BB, K
Runs Batted InMunetaka Murakami · 2-4, 2B, 2 RBI, K
MLB RatingSam Antonacci · 1-3, HR, 2 RBI, R, SB
Chicago Cubs
Batting AverageChas McCormick · 1-2
Home RunsSeiya Suzuki · 1-2, HR, RBI, R, K
Runs Batted InSeiya Suzuki · 1-2, HR, RBI, R, K
MLB RatingSeiya Suzuki · 1-2, HR, RBI, R, K

Team comparison

Chicago White SoxChicago Cubs
Runs per game
4.0
0.5
Runs allowed per game
4.1
6.0
1-0Record0-1
2nd in AL CentStanding2nd in NL Cent
4-1Road record / home record0-0
LLLWWLast 5LL
L3StreakL2

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Chicago White Sox
Tanner Murray LF · Shoulder - Surgery
Out
Prelander Berroa RP · Elbow - Surgery
Out
Brooks Baldwin LF · Elbow - Surgery
Out
Mike Vasil RP · Elbow - Surgery
Out
Jordan Leasure RP · Forearm - Surgery
Out
Chicago Cubs
Ben Brown RP · Neck - Fracture
Out
Riley Martin RP · Elbow - Strain
Out
Justin Steele SP · Elbow - Surgery
Out
Phil Maton RP · Knee - Sprain
Out
Shelby Miller RP · Elbow - Surgery
Out

Box score

Chicago White Sox

PlayerH-ABABRHRBIHRBBK#PAVGOBPSLG
Curtis Mead0-440000020.000.000.000
Drew Romo0-110000000.000.000.000
Kyle Teel0-331000120.000.250.000
Darren Baker0-001000100.0001.000.000
Austin Hays1-221111110.500.6672.000
Braden Montgomery1-220110010.500.5001.500
Munetaka Murakami2-440220010.500.500.750
Ryan Galanie0-110000000.000.000.000
Derek Hill1-1111002001.0001.0001.000
William Bergolla Jr.2-2212000001.0001.0002.000
Sam Antonacci1-331121000.333.3331.333
Oliver Dunn0-220000000.000.000.000
Team12-383881272790

Chicago White Sox

PlayerIPHRERBBKHRPC-STERAPC
Jonathan Cannon1.2211131-----5.40--
Riley Gowens0.1000000-----0.00--
Tyson Miller1.0000010-----0.00--
Tyler Schweitzer2.0200120-----0.00--
Jairo Iriarte1.0100020-----0.00--
Ben Peoples1.0100020-----0.00--
Zachary Franklin1.0100210-----0.00--
Jackson Kelley1.0000010-----0.00--
Team9.071141210-00

Chicago Cubs

PlayerH-ABABRHRBIHRBBK#PAVGOBPSLG
Jonathon Long1-330100010.333.333.333
Jordan Nwogu0-220000010.000.000.000
Alex Bregman0-220000000.000.000.000
Jefferson Rojas1-220100010.500.500.500
Seiya Suzuki1-221111010.500.5002.000
Brett Bateman1-220100010.500.500.500
Miguel Amaya0-110000100.000.500.000
Ariel Armas1-220100000.500.500.500
Dylan Carlson0-110000110.000.500.000
James Triantos0-110000110.000.500.000
Chas McCormick1-220100000.500.500.500
Owen Miller0-110000100.000.500.000
Team7-323217114120

Chicago Cubs

PlayerIPHRERBBKHRPC-STERAPC
Jameson Taillon1.2444112-----21.60--
Connor Schultz1.1200120-----0.00--
Porter Hodge0.1122410-----54.00--
Grant Kipp1.2100010-----0.00--
Gavin Hollowell1.0000030-----0.00--
Connor Noland2.0211100-----4.50--
Zane Mills1.0210010-----0.00--
Team9.012877920-00

Recent form

Oct 10, 2026 · at Cleveland GuardiansL 0-2
Oct 8, 2026 · vs Cleveland GuardiansL 5-9
Oct 7, 2026 · vs Cleveland GuardiansL 3-9
Oct 5, 2026 · at Cleveland GuardiansW 4-3
Oct 3, 2026 · at Cleveland GuardiansW 3-0
Sep 30, 2026 · at San Diego PadresL 1-4
Sep 29, 2026 · at San Diego PadresL 0-8

Season series

CHW lead series 1-0
Mar 13, 2026CHC 2, CHW 4
Mar 1, 2026CHW 5, CHC 1
Feb 20, 2026CHW 8, CHC 1

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Frequently asked questions

Who won Chicago White Sox vs Chicago Cubs?

Chicago White Sox won, 8-1, on Friday, February 20, 2026.

What was the final score of Chicago White Sox vs Chicago Cubs?

Chicago White Sox 8, Chicago Cubs 1.

Who were the top performers?

Chicago White Sox: Korey Lee (3-4, R, BB, SB batting average). Chicago Cubs: Chas McCormick (1-2 batting average).

Where is Chicago White Sox vs Chicago Cubs played?

Sloan Park, Mesa, Arizona.

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