The City Series concluded with a gripping showdown Sunday afternoon at Rate Field. Tensions escalated when the White Sox took the lead in the eighth inning, thanks to Tristan Peters’ three-run home run, marking his first career homer. The Cubs responded swiftly in the ninth with Michael Conforto’s game-tying three-run blast.

Catcher Edgar Quero, previously struggling at the plate, emerged as the hero in the 10th inning. his two-run walk-off home run against Cubs reliever Ryan Rolison secured a 9-8 win for the White Sox in front of a sellout crowd of 38,608. Before the game, Quero had a .151 batting average with only one extra-base hit. On this pivotal day, he managed three hits, including his first home run of the season.

It feels amazing, Quero said. When I hit the ball, I knew it was going deep. I didn’t know it was a homer. I felt it was really good contact. I was just happy for me, for the team, for everybody.

On May 17, 2026, the White Sox players celebrated with Quero after his decisive home run. This victory marked their first series win against the Cubs since 2022, with the Sox (24-22) taking two of three games. Manager Will Venable expressed satisfaction with the support from fans, emphasizing the importance of winning for their supporters.

The Sox have now won three consecutive series, outperforming Seattle, Kansas City, and the Cubs. Conversely, the Cubs have faced three straight series losses at Texas, Atlanta, and against the Sox at Rate Field.

When you give up nine runs, that’s too many, Cubs manager Craig Counsell stated. It was a good baseball game. We were just on the losing end.

The game began with a burst of energy from the Cubs. Michael Busch hit a two-run homer following a single by Nico Hoerner, granting the Cubs an early 2-0 lead. Alex Bregman later extended this lead to 3-0 before the White Sox could bat.

The White Sox gradually countered. Quero’s RBI single in the second inning put them on the board. Bregman’s RBI infield single in the fourth sustained the Cubs’ momentum. In response, Miguel Vargas played a key role for the Sox, tying the game with a two-run RBI double in the fifth inning.

In the eighth, Benintendi’s walk followed by Quero’s single set the stage for Peters’ impactful home run, driving the Sox ahead to 7-4. Peters acknowledged the intense emotion of the moment, celebrating his significant contribution.

The Cubs, undeterred, made their move in the ninth. Conforto capitalized on a walk and a crucial error, hitting a 414-foot, game-tying home run off Sox closer Seranthony Domínguez.

Though the Cubs gained a brief 8-7 lead in the 10th through Dansby Swanson, who scored on Bregman’s grounder, Quero’s finale outshined their efforts. His game-winning home run affirmed the Sox’s series victory.

It means a lot for everybody in the clubhouse, Quero reflected on the critical win, ranking it equally with his major-league debut.