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Pete Crow-Armstrong’s first career walk-off homer gives Cubs 7-5 win over White Sox in 10 innings

Pete Crow-Armstrong’s first career walk-off homer gives Cubs 7-5 win over White Sox in 10 innings

Summary

Pete Crow-Armstrong hit his first career walk-off home run in the 10th inning, leading the Chicago Cubs to a 7-5 victory over the Chicago White Sox. Crow-Armstrong also hit a leadoff home run earlier in the game and finished with four hits and a walk.

Key Facts

  • The game was played at Wrigley Field in Chicago on August 17, 2026.
  • Crow-Armstrong hit a two-run walk-off home run in the 10th inning.
  • He also hit a leadoff home run to start the game, which was his fifth of the season.
  • Crow-Armstrong now has 30 home runs and 31 stolen bases this season, close to his career best.
  • The Cubs won 7-5, snapping a two-game losing streak.
  • Seiya Suzuki also hit a home run for the Cubs.
  • The White Sox had homers from Randal Grichuk and Andrew Benintendi.
  • Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga struck out 10 batters over six innings.
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