José Urquidy sharp in long relief, Braden Montgomery has 2 RBIs as the White Sox beat the Cubs 3-0

José Urquidy delivered six innings of sharp, two-hit relief, while rookie Braden Montgomery contributed with two RBIs, enabling the Chicago White Sox to secure a 3-0 victory over their crosstown rivals, the Cubs. The game marked the White Sox's triumphant return in a three-game series at Wrigley Field. Rookie Braden Montgomery, who had an impressive outing with two hits, including a two-run double, played a crucial role in the White Sox's victory.

Andrew Benintendi broke the scoreless tie with an RBI single in the sixth inning. The White Sox had ended an eight-game losing streak at Wrigley Field, which dated back to August 2023. The Cubs led the all-time interleague matchup against the White Sox 80-78. The White Sox starters Sean Newcomb and Andrew Benintendi contributed to the win, while the Cubs' Sean Newcomb allowed a mere two hits in two hitless innings.

Urquidy (2-1) entered in the third inning and struck out eight batters without giving up a walk. Grant Taylor concluded the game in the ninth inning, securing his seventh save with a perfect performance. The Cubs' Clay Holmes was sharp in his second straight start and third overall start since being acquired from the Mets at the trade deadline.

Tyrone Taylor, acquired from the Mets along with Holmes, was the only Cubs' hitting threat, contributing with two hits. The White Sox's Sam Antonacci made a notable catch, leaping to catch Alex Bregman's drive against the ivy for the first out of the seventh inning. The White Sox added two more runs in the eighth inning off Ryan Rolison.

Miguel Vargas walked, and pinch-hitters Randal Grichuk and Montgomery followed with doubles. The game concluded with the White Sox facing Atlanta's Grant Holmes on Thursday in a makeup game of a June 11 rainout.