Chicago White Sox defeat Chicago Cubs 9-8: Recap & Betting Results
Sun, May 17, 2026 · MLB · Chicago Cubs 8, Chicago White Sox 9
The Chicago White Sox beat the Chicago Cubs 9-8 on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at Rate Field. The Chicago White Sox covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 9, with 17 runs combined.
Chicago Cubs vs. Chicago White Sox final score and game recap
The Chicago White Sox won by 1 run.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Colin Rea (Chicago Cubs): 4.2 innings, 4 earned runs, 4 strikeouts.
- Michael Conforto (Chicago Cubs): 2-for-4, 1 home run, 3 RBIs, 1 run.
- Erick Fedde (Chicago White Sox): 3.0 innings, 4 earned runs, 2 strikeouts.
- Edgar Quero (Chicago White Sox): 3-for-5, 1 home run, 3 RBIs, 2 runs.
Who covered the spread in Chicago Cubs vs. Chicago White Sox?
The Chicago White Sox covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs and won outright, by 1 run.
The run line opened and closed at Chicago Cubs -1.5.
Did Chicago Cubs vs. Chicago White Sox go over or under the total?
The game went over: 17 runs combined against a closing total of 9, over by 8.
The total opened at 8.5 and closed at 9.
Chicago Cubs and Chicago White Sox betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Chicago Cubs 29-18 in the 2026 regular season (18-5 at home, 11-13 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 19 of 44 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 26 times and under 17 times, with 1 push. That made it two straight losses for the Chicago Cubs.
This result left the Chicago White Sox 24-22 in the 2026 regular season (14-10 at home, 10-12 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 27 of 43 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 25 times and under 18 times. That made it two straight wins for the Chicago White Sox.
What's next for Chicago Cubs and Chicago White Sox?
Next for the Chicago Cubs: the Milwaukee Brewers at home on Monday, May 18, 2026. Next for the Chicago White Sox: at the Seattle Mariners on Monday, May 18, 2026.