White Sox Dominate Cubs Again with 4-2 Victory at Camelback Ranch

The White Sox have once again showcased their dominance over the rival Cubs, securing a 4-2 victory at Camelback Ranch. This win marks their third consecutive triumph in spring training against the Cubs, a team they’ve managed to handle effectively this season. While this game didn’t feature the offensive fireworks of previous matchups—where they scored four homers in a 5-1 win and eight runs in their Cactus League opener—it still demonstrated their ability to combine solid hitting with exceptional pitching.

Starting pitcher Davis Martin set the tone for the game, delivering four scoreless innings while only allowing one hit and striking out four batters. His performance overshadowed that of the Cubs’ starter, as the White Sox pitching staff continued to impress. After Martin, Jordan Hicks came in for a brief appearance, throwing a scoreless inning with a strikeout. Sean Newcomb followed with three strong innings, giving up two unearned runs on three hits while striking out six. Jordan Leasure capped off the game with a perfect inning, striking out two batters to earn the save.

Offensively, the White Sox managed to spread their scoring across the first five innings, with each inning yielding a single run. Korey Lee emerged as a key player, going 2-for-2 and contributing to the White Sox’s early lead by scoring the first run in the second inning. Lee is having a standout spring, boasting a .529 on-base percentage with 10 hits in 26 at-bats.

Despite the White Sox’s control of the game, the Cubs managed to claw back to within striking distance at 3-2 in the sixth, thanks in part to two runs that were gifts from White Sox center fielder Jarred Kelenic. While the competition was fierce among several players vying for roster spots, Kelenic’s struggles have been evident, and the Cubs took advantage.

However, the White Sox quickly responded in the bottom of the sixth with a home run from Everson Pereira, reestablishing their two-run cushion. The Cubs, now sitting at 9-11, will look to improve their spring record, as this was their final matchup against the White Sox. Meanwhile, the South Siders, now 12-9, will face the Dodgers next at Camelback Ranch, with Hannah Filippo set to make her 2026 recapping debut for the broadcast.

Note: This recap is an independently written summary based on publicly available reporting.