Crosstown Classic: White Sox Avoid a Sweep by Blanking the Cubs with Their Superpower
Jose Urquidy struck out eight in six scoreless innings, and Braden Montgomery drove in two runs as the White Sox avoided a series sweep.
- The Chicago White Sox defeated the Chicago Cubs 3-0 on Wednesday at Wrigley Field, preventing a Crosstown Classic sweep. Pitcher Jose Urquidy dominated with six scoreless innings while rookie Braden Montgomery drove in two runs.
- After the Cubs secured walk-off victories on Monday and Tuesday using Wrigley Field as their 'superpower,' the White Sox successfully neutralized the North Side momentum to split the season series 3-3.
- Limiting the Cubs to only two hits, Urquidy struck out eight batters, with both hits going to outfielder Tyrone Taylor. Montgomery's defensive throw to third base also caught Taylor out during a pivotal sixth-inning play.
- Andrew Benintendi broke a scoreless tie with an RBI single in the sixth inning, then Montgomery added a two-run double in the eighth. This offensive effort secured the shutout victory for the visiting team.
- LHP Anthony Kay faces RHP Grant Holmes on Thursday at Rate Field in a makeup of a June 11 rainout. The matchup continues the White Sox's schedule following their Wrigley Field success.
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Crosstown Classic: Urquidy, Braden Montgomery help White Sox salvage series finale
CHICAGO (WGN) — The Chicago White Sox salvaged Game 3 in the latest iteration of the Crosstown Classic behind José Urquidy's best pitching performance in years and timely hitting from the likes of Braden Montgomery and Andrew Benintendi. Urquidy pitched six shutout innings of two-hit ball after two clean frames from opener Sean Newcombe, while [...]
Santa Maria Times
Independent EspañolCHICAGO (AP) — Mexican José Urquidy pitched six scoreless innings of relief, allowing two hits, rookie Braden Montgomery drove in two runs, and the Chicago White Sox defeated their division rivals, the Cubs, 3-0…
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