- Matchup: Chicago White Sox vs Chicago Cubs
- Date: Wednesday, August 19, 2026
- Venue: Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL
- Broadcast: Marquee Network
- Odds/Point Spread: Chicago White Sox (+106), Chicago Cubs (-128)
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The Chicago Cubs (72-53) are set to host the Chicago White Sox (65-58) at Wrigley Field this Wednesday. The odds place the White Sox at +106 and the Cubs at -128. The over/under for this contest is established at 9 runs. Jose Urquidy and Clay Holmes are anticipated to be the starting pitchers for their respective teams.
This season, the White Sox have amassed 198 doubles and hit 164 home runs. With a slugging percentage of .412, they’ve struck out 1,121 times while earning 420 walks. As a team, Chicago is averaging 4.8 runs per game, ranking them 7th in the league. They’ve recorded 567 RBIs and 993 hits, sporting a batting average of .240. Their on-base percentage stands at .318, with a total of 594 runs scored.
The White Sox present a K/BB ratio of 2.34, while their pitching staff has a WHIP of 1.29. The pitching unit has allowed 135 home runs and a total of 547 runs (14th in MLB). Chicago has given up 978 hits (averaging 8.0 per 9 innings) and 501 earned runs this season. Their team ERA stands at 4.11, placing them 16th in the league, with a total of 1,038 strikeouts. On the other hand, the White Sox have conceded 444 walks, with a FIP of 4.20 for the season.
Chicago’s relievers boast a save rate of 58.2% in 108 save opportunities, managing to secure 32 saves but also failing on 23 occasions. The bullpen has inherited 193 base runners this season, with 32.1% scoring. White Sox pitchers have faced players on base 134 times, with a total of 125 appearances in high-pressure scenarios. The team has deployed 416 relief pitchers throughout the season, racking up 52 holds (25th in MLB).
Chicago has converted 70.6% of balls in play into outs over 9,885 innings, ranking 11th in the majors. They have made 3,295 putouts, logged 1,010 assists, and committed 66 errors this year. Their fielding percentage of .985 places them 18th in the league, with a total of 85 double plays turned.
Jose Urquidy has pitched for 410 innings in his career, recording 332 strikeouts. With a personal record of 28-16, he has a FIP of 3.98, having faced 1,692 batters in his MLB journey. Urquidy’s ERA is 4.04 (184 earned runs allowed) and he has a WHIP of 1.158, allowing 375 hits (8.2 hits per 9 innings) alongside 100 walks.
The Cubs have launched 159 home runs this season, achieving 607 RBIs alongside 209 doubles. They lead with 531 walks and have scored a total of 645 runs. The Cubs’ team on-base percentage is .337, with a season batting average of .248. Their slugging percentage is .417, contributing to an impressive average of 5.16 runs per game (2nd in the league). This season, they have struck out 1,075 times (7th in the MLB) and recorded 1,065 hits.
With a collective WHIP of 1.256, the Cubs pitching staff has a FIP of 4.69. They rank 20th in MLB for hits allowed, having given up a total of 1,034. The pitching unit has conceded 545 runs this year, resulting in a team ERA of 4.16 (516 earned runs). Their K/BB ratio is an impressive 7.70, recording 956 strikeouts against 368 walks. The team has yielded 189 home runs and allows 4.39 runs per 9 innings (12th in the league).
The Cubs have faced 100 save situations, securing 46 holds but relinquishing 19 saves. Out of 48 save opportunities, the bullpen has completed 29 saves. They retain an inherited score percentage of 31.8% from 173 inherited base runners. In high-leverage scenarios, they’re called upon 119 times, with a total of 123 appearances with runners on the bases. The team has used 401 relief pitchers this season.
Over 10,050 defensive innings, the Cubs maintain an efficiency rate of 72.0% (3rd in the league). They have executed 96 double plays this season and achieved a fielding percentage of .990 (2nd in the majors), totaling 1,167 assists, 46 errors, and 3,350 putouts.
Clay Holmes, with a career record of 37-31, carries a 3.65 ERA, giving up 7.8 hits per 9 innings. His strikeout-to-walk ratio is 2.22, having challenged 2,208 batters throughout his professional career. He has allowed 208 earned runs, holding a WHIP of 1.296 and a FIP of 3.6, with 443 hits given up and a tally of 493 strikeouts over 513 innings.
Who will prevail in tonight’s MLB showdown—will it be against the spread or on the moneyline?
Prediction: Choose Chicago (-128) and under 9 runs
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