MLB Recap · August 17, 2026

Chicago White Sox at Chicago Cubs: Final Score & Recap

CWS5
Final
CHC7

Line Score

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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 59.5% → final 100%).

Biggest Plays by Win-Probability Added

Nico Hoerner Single
Bot 9th · off Jordan Hicks
+50.8%
Pete Crow-Armstrong Home Run
Bot 10th · off Hagen Smith
+35.9%
Andrew Benintendi Home Run
Top 8th · off Ryan Zeferjahn
+33.3%
Randal Grichuk Home Run
Top 4th · off Shota Imanaga
+26.3%
Nico Hoerner Single
Bot 5th · off Luis Castillo
+21.6%

Top Batters by WPA

Nico Hoerner+74.4%+2.9 RE24
Pete Crow-Armstrong+45.2%+3.5 RE24
Andrew Benintendi+25.8%+1.4 RE24

Top Pitchers by WPA

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