Full Breakdown
Pete Crow-Armstrong’s Historic Leadoff and Walk-Off Heroics Propel Cubs to Back-to-Back Wins Over White Sox
8/19/2026, 10:32:31 PM
Game-by-Game Highlights
The Chicago Cubs defeated the Chicago White Sox 4–3 in a walk-off victory at Wrigley Field. The inning-by-inning sequence was:
- Bottom of the first: Pete Crow-Armstrong led off with a home run to right-field, his 31st of the season and sixth leadoff homer in consecutive games.
- Seventh inning: Alex Bregman delivered a two-out, two-run single that tied the game at 3–3.
- Ninth inning: After a rain delay, Jacob Webb retired the side. With two outs and a runner on second, the White Sox intentionally walked Crow-Armstrong. Two batters later, Bregman’s single to center drove Carson Kelly home for the walk-off win.
The win gave the Cubs their 13th walk-off victory of the season, the most in MLB at that point, and tied the franchise record for walk-offs in a single season (2015).
Background & Context
The Cubs entered the series eight games behind the Milwaukee Brewers in the NL Central and four games behind the White Sox in the AL Central. Their recent surge has been driven by a high-scoring offense and dramatic finishes; this game marked the second straight walk-off win over their crosstown rivals.
Data & Statistics
| Statistic | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Walk-off wins (season) | 13, tying the 2015 Cubs record | Team statistics |
| Crow-Armstrong leadoff homers (season) | Six, most by a Cub since Dexter Fowler (2016) | Game recap |
| Crow-Armstrong total homers (season) | 31 | Game recap |
| Bregman walk-off RBI single | 13th Cubs walk-off of the season | Game recap |
| Cubs’ MLB-leading walk-off total | 13 (most in the majors) | Team statistics |
| Historical rarity | First player ever with two leadoff homers and a walk-off in a two-game span; 13th player since 1900 to follow a walk-off homer with a leadoff shot | Elias Sports Bureau |
| 30-30 seasons | Second consecutive season with >=30 HRs and >=30 SBs; only the second Cub ever (joining Sammy Sosa) | MLB.com (Sarah Langs) |
| Total bases in game (Crow-Armstrong) | 10, eighth time in his career | MLB.com (Sarah Langs) |
| Jacob Webb win record | 5–2, extending his streak of scoreless appearances to 22 | Game recap |
Official Statements & Responses
Comments from the clubhouse highlighted Crow-Armstrong’s impact and the team’s resilient mindset.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Sources differ on the exact number of walk-off wins recorded at Wrigley this season. The Associated Press and MLB.com cite the Cubs’ 13th walk-off win, while the Chicago Sun-Times describes the victory as the team’s 12th walk-off at Wrigley. No source provides a definitive league-wide tally beyond the team’s own record.
Verbatim Quotes
- “I don’t think I’ve ever met a player like that,” — Shota Imanaga
- “I had a lot of conversations the last couple days about perspective,” — Pete Crow-Armstrong
