Chicago White Sox @ Chicago Cubs - May 18, 2025

As a die-hard Cubs fan, I’m absolutely buzzing for the showdown at Wrigley Field this Sunday. We’ve got the Chicago White Sox coming to town, and let me tell you, there’s nothing quite like seeing our boys take on those south siders. There’s a palpable electricity in the air when these two teams meet, and with everything on the line, I can’t wait to see how it all plays out.

The White Sox are sending their right-hander to the mound with a record of 2-4 and a solid ERA hovering around 3.6. He’s had his moments this season, but let’s be real—facing our lineup is going to be a tall order for him. On our side, we’ve got Colin Rea stepping up with an impressive 3-0 record and an even better ERA of 2.5. That’s right; he’s been on fire! With that kind of form, I wouldn’t be surprised if he racks up some strikeouts and keeps those pesky White Sox hitters at bay.

Now, as for batting stats—this is where my excitement goes into overdrive! Our Cubs have been averaging around 5.7 runs per game with nearly nine hits each outing! And you know what that means? We’re not just getting on base; we’re bringing runners home too! The offensive firepower is undeniable right now, especially considering we have an on-base percentage of over 74%. Meanwhile, our rivals from across town are struggling to score only about 3.4 runs per game with a dismal .212 batting average—it’s tough to win games when you’re swinging like that!

In their last matchup, we bested them 7-3 which gave us not only bragging rights but also momentum heading into this game. Sure, we had a hiccup recently against them earlier in May; however, this time it feels different. With the way our team has been playing at home—winning four out of our last five games here—I truly believe that our Cubs will come out swinging.

Oddsmakers have opened us as heavy favorites at -256 moneyline odds for good reason. They see what I see: A powerful offense matched against a struggling pitching lineup in the visiting dugout who might just falter under the pressure at Wrigley.

Now let me talk about expectations: I’m feeling really good about hitting the OVER mark in this game! With both teams’ recent performances factored in along with how much juice we’ve been putting into our bats lately—this could easily turn into a high-scoring affair if everything falls into place.

So grab your lucky jerseys and rally caps because I’m calling it: Cubs win big today! Let’s bring that energy and keep it rolling as we get ready to show those White Sox who really runs this city! Go Cubs Go!