The White Sox dominated the Cubs 12-5 in an impressive Crosstown Series opener, showcasing rookie talent and strong offense.

The Chicago White Sox delivered a statement performance Friday night at Guaranteed Rate Field, shellacking the crosstown Cubs 12-5 in the opener of their three-game Crosstown Series.

Rookie sensations Edgar Quero, Colson Montgomery, and Chase Meidroth led the offensive explosion, with Quero collecting his first four-hit game and Meidroth homering among his three hits. The White Sox set season highs in both runs (12) and hits (18) while handing the Cubs their fourth loss in five games.

Rookies Lead the Charge

The South Siders jumped on Cubs ace Shota Imanaga early and often, chasing the Japanese left-hander after just three-plus innings. Meidroth set the tone with a leadoff home run in the first inning, part of a three-run opening frame that saw five of the first six White Sox batters reach safely.

Quero, the 21-year-old catcher acquired in the Garrett Crochet trade, went 4-for-5 with two RBIs in a breakout performance. His double in the fourth inning finally chased Imanaga from the game after the Cubs starter surrendered seven runs on 12 hits.

Power Display Stuns Cubs

The White Sox launched four home runs on the night, with Colson Montgomery, Austin Slater, and Mike Tauchman joining Meidroth in the long ball parade. Montgomery continued his hot streak with his third homer in as many games, while Slater’s blast opened the fourth inning scoring.

Miguel Vargas added three hits of his own, while Lenyn Sosa drove in three runs with a crucial two-run single in the first inning that helped break the game open early.

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Houser Dominates on the Mound

Adrian Houser was masterful for the White Sox, retiring the first eight Cubs batters and cruising through 6.2 innings while allowing just five hits. The veteran right-hander won his fourth consecutive decision, striking out six while walking three en route to improving his season record to 6-2.

The Cubs finally got on the board in the seventh inning when Reese McGuire belted a three-run homer, but by then the damage was done with the Cubs already trailing 11-0.

Sweet Revenge

The victory marked a measure of revenge for the White Sox, who were swept by the Cubs at Wrigley Field in May while being outscored 26-8 in that three-game series. Friday’s offensive outburst showed just how much this young White Sox team has grown since that disappointing showing.

The crowd of 38,762 at Guaranteed Rate Field enjoyed a performance that has White Sox fans hopeful for the future. Winners of six of their last seven games since the All-Star break, the South Siders are showing signs of progress.

What’s On Tap Next for the Chicago White Sox

The Cubs (60-43) remain one game behind Milwaukee in the NL Central after the Brewers also lost Friday night. For Imanaga (7-4), the outing matched his shortest in the majors, lasting just three innings while surrendering seven runs.

The series continues Saturday with Cubs right-hander Cade Horton (3-3, 4.04 ERA) facing White Sox righty Aaron Civale (2-6, 4.76 ERA) at 6:10 p.m.

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