MLB Recap · August 18, 2026

Chicago White Sox at Chicago Cubs: Final Score & Recap

CWS3
Final
CHC4

Line Score

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CWS0111000003100
CHC200000101481

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 60.2% → final 100%).

Biggest Plays by Win-Probability Added

Alex Bregman Single
Bot 9th · off Trevor Richards
+37.4%
Carson Kelly Double
Bot 9th · off Trevor Richards
+17.5%
Alex Bregman Single
Bot 7th · off Grant Taylor
+15.8%
Michael Conforto Strikeout
Bot 9th · off Trevor Richards
-11.0%
Munetaka Murakami Home Run
Top 3rd · off Kevin Gausman
+10.5%

Top Batters by WPA

Alex Bregman+46.7%+1.2 RE24
Carson Kelly+17.5%+0.6 RE24
Colson Montgomery+13.9%+1.0 RE24

Top Pitchers by WPA

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