Chicago White Sox vs Chicago Cubs | August 19, 2026

Scheduled August 19, 2026 • Wrigley Field, Chicago

Chicago White Sox

64-58

Chicago Cubs

72-52

MLB PREVIEW • August 19, 2026 Featured Matchup

MLB Matchup: Chicago White Sox (64-58) travels to play Chicago Cubs (72-52) at Wrigley Field, Chicago.

Chicago White Sox

Visiting Side

Record 64-58

Chicago Cubs

Home Side

Record 72-52

Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape

Circled Game Matchup Projection

24%

Chicago White Sox

76%

Chicago Cubs

Projected Score CHI 4.4 - CHI 5

Data Confidence High

Data Used 5 of 6 categories

Chicago Cubs has a stronger overall season performance.
Chicago Cubs has a stronger home record.
Chicago Cubs boasts a more productive batting lineup.

Chicago White Sox

STAT

Chicago Cubs

58.1% Win % 58.1%

72-52 Overall Record 72-52

36-25 Home Record 36-25

36-27 Away Record 36-27

5.17 Runs / G 5.18

.249 Team BA .249

.755 Team OPS .756

4.10 Team ERA 4.07

1.25 WHIP 1.25

4259 AB (At Bats) 4226

641 R (Runs) 637

1059 H (Hits) 1051

208 2B (Doubles) 206

20 3B (Triples) 20

157 HR (Home Runs) 156

603 RBI (Runs Batted In) 600

1778 TB (Total Bases) 1765

526 BB (Walks) 524

1064 SO (Strikeouts) 1058

94 SB (Stolen Bases) 94

.249 AVG .249

.338 OBP .338

.417 SLG .418

.755 OPS .756

625.3 RC (Runs Created) 622.6

.108 BB/PA .108

0.49 BB/K 0.50

3.98 P/PA 3.97

385 XBH (Extra Base Hits) 382

4888 PA (Plate Appearances) 4853

27.1 AB/HR 27.1

4.10 ERA 4.07

1.25 WHIP 1.25

1107.2 IP (Innings) 1098.2

1021 H (Hits Allowed) 1014

505 ER (Earned Runs) 497

187 HR (HR Allowed) 182

363 BB (Walks Allowed) 360

947 K (Strikeouts) 943

7.7 K/9 (K Per 9) 7.7

72 W (Wins) 72

52 L (Losses) 51

29 SV (Saves) 29

0.990 FP (Fielding %) 0.990

46 E (Errors) 46

208 DP (Double Plays) 206

4529 TC (Total Chances) 4489

3323 PO (Putouts) 3296

1160 A (Assists) 1147

36.4 RF (Range Factor) 36.4

Situational Context Environment

Venue Advantage Host Chicago Cubs plays on familiar turf at Wrigley Field, Chicago.

Conditions Conditions: Dome/Indoor

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Circled Game Takeaway

Circled Game Analytical Outlook

Why Chicago White Sox Could Win

Chicago White Sox brings a Team ERA of 4.10 and Batting Average of .249 into the matchup.

Why Chicago Cubs Could Win

Chicago Cubs counters with a Team ERA of 4.07 and Batting Average of .249.

Deciding Factor

The deciding factor will be if Chicago Cubs's superior pitching can dominate the matchup.

Game Details

Wrigley Field, Chicago

Dome/Indoor • 73°F

Attendance

N/A

Closing Odds

Line: NL | O/U: TBD

Pitching & Leaders

Team Batting Average

Team Home Runs

Team Batting Average

Team Home Runs

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Chicago White Sox (50.0%) Chicago Cubs (50.0%)

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