The Chicago Cubs and Chicago White Sox are scheduled to face off today Saturday, July 26, 2025, at 7:10 p.m. ET at Rate Field. This interleague matchup pits two Chicago teams against each other in what promises to be an exciting contest. Fans can catch the game on CHSN and MARQ.
Key Matchup Details
- Date: Saturday, July 26, 2025
- Time: 7:10 p.m. ET
- Venue: Rate Field, Chicago, Illinois
- TV: CHSN, MARQ
Team Performance and Pitching Matchup
The Cubs enter this game with a strong record of 60-43, positioning them well in the NL Central. They are hitting .256 as a team and have shown a potent offense, averaging 3.9 runs per game over their last 10 contests. The Cubs will send right-hander Cade Horton to the mound. Horton has a 3-3 record with a 4.04 ERA in 12 appearances this season, including 11 starts. He has a 1-0 record with a 5.40 ERA in his career against the White Sox.
On the other side, the White Sox have struggled this season with a 37-66 record, placing them last in the AL Central. Their team batting average is .224, and they average 7.3 runs per game over their last 10 games. The White Sox are set to start right-hander Aaron Civale. Civale holds a 2-6 record with a 4.76 ERA this season in 7 starts for the White Sox. His career numbers against the Cubs show a 0-0 record with a 1.61 ERA.
Head-to-Head History and Recent Trends
Historically, the Cubs have had the upper hand in recent matchups against the White Sox. In their last ten meetings, the Cubs have dominated, winning multiple games by significant margins. For example, in a recent series, the Cubs outscored the White Sox 20-6 over two games.
Predictions and Betting Insights
Several analysts are predicting a close game, with some favoring the Cubs. One prediction suggests a final score of Cubs 5, White Sox 4, with a total of under 9.5 runs. The win probabilities are estimated at 52% for the Cubs and 48% for the White Sox.
- Score Prediction: Cubs 5, White Sox 4
- Total Prediction: Under 9.5 runs
- Win Probability: Cubs 52%, White Sox 48%
Key player insights include Seiya Suzuki leading the Cubs with 81 RBIs and Nico Hoerner batting .286. For the White Sox, Miguel Vargas leads with 12 home runs and 41 RBIs, tied with Luis Robert.