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The Chicago Cubs and Chicago White Sox have been battling this weekend in the latest edition of their cross-town rivalry. During Sunday's series finale, the two teams combined for the craziest play of the MLB season, which ended with the Cubs scoring a run thanks to a correct ruling by an ump.
Center fielder Luis Robert Jr. is in his sixth season with the Chicago White Sox after making his big-league debut in the pandemic-shortened 2020 campaign. The right-handed slugger dominated as a rookie, finishing second in American League Rookie of the Year voting and earning a Gold Glove award.
Chicago White Sox right-hander Adrian Houser has the third-best ERA in the AL since May 20. He has been mentioned in trade speculation but is focused on “right now.”
Alex Bregman’s go-ahead home run in the fifth inning powered the Red Sox to a massive series victory over the defending World Series champion Dodgers.