MLB Recap · May 18, 2025

Chicago White Sox at Chicago Cubs: Final Score & Recap

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Final
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Line Score

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CHC10000311-6100

The Story

AI recap unavailable for archived games. The final score, win-probability story, biggest plays, and top performers are all shown below.

Win Probability

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DiamondIQ model home win probability across the game (pre-game 80.3% → final 100%).

Biggest Plays by Win-Probability Added

Bot 6th · off Jonathan Cannon
+15.5%
Miguel Vargas Home Run
Top 4th · off Colin Rea
+11.3%
Michael A. Taylor Grounded Into DP
Top 5th · off Colin Rea
-11.3%
Michael Busch Single
Bot 6th · off Steven Wilson
+9.3%
Joshua Palacios Double Play
Top 1st · off Colin Rea
+6.4%

Top Batters by WPA

Pete Crow-Armstrong+16.1%+1.7 RE24
Miguel Vargas+15.5%+1.2 RE24
Michael Busch+8.2%+0.5 RE24

Top Pitchers by WPA

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