Chicago White Sox defeat New York Mets 2-1: Recap & Betting Results
Sun, Aug 23, 2026 · MLB · New York Mets 1, Chicago White Sox 2
The Chicago White Sox beat the New York Mets 2-1 on Sunday, August 23, 2026, at Rate Field. The Chicago White Sox covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs. The game went under the closing total of 8, with 3 runs combined. AiQ's player props in this game went 1-0.
New York Mets vs. Chicago White Sox final score and game recap
The Chicago White Sox won by 1 run.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Nolan McLean (New York Mets): 6.0 innings, 0 earned runs, 6 strikeouts.
- Carson Benge (New York Mets): 2-for-4, 1 run.
- Erick Fedde (Chicago White Sox): 4.0 innings, 0 earned runs, 2 strikeouts.
- Tristan Peters (Chicago White Sox): 2-for-4, 1 home run, 1 RBI, 1 run.
Who covered the spread in New York Mets 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 New York Mets -1.5.
Did New York Mets vs. Chicago White Sox go over or under the total?
The game went under: 3 runs combined against a closing total of 8, under by 5.
The total opened and closed at 8.
How did AiQ's New York Mets vs. Chicago White Sox predictions do?
AiQ's player props in this game went 1-0.
- Player props: 1-0, +$83.33 on $100 a pick at the listed prices.
New York Mets vs. Chicago White Sox player prop results
AiQ's player prop picks went 1-0 in this game, +$83.33 on $100 a pick at the listed prices.
- Nolan McLean (New York Mets): under 7.5 strikeouts at -120, finished with 6, a win.
New York Mets and Chicago White Sox betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the New York Mets 59-72 in the 2026 regular season (30-35 at home, 29-37 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 60 of 129 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 57 times and under 63 times, with 9 pushes.
This result left the Chicago White Sox 68-62 in the 2026 regular season (39-26 at home, 29-36 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 78 of 127 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 71 times and under 54 times, with 2 pushes.
What's next for New York Mets and Chicago White Sox?
Next for the New York Mets: the Milwaukee Brewers at home on Tuesday, August 25, 2026. Next for the Chicago White Sox: the Texas Rangers at home on Monday, August 24, 2026.