The Chicago Red Stars fall to the North Carolina Courage 4-0 on Aug. 20.
Despite the loss the Red Stars still find themselves in playoff contention, hanging on to the sixth spot on the National Women's Soccer League standings.
Despite multiple setbacks, including losing Tatumn Milazzo, the Red Stars' defense put on a gritty effort, winning 11 of their 19 tackles during the match.
Chicago will next take on Racing Louisville on Saturday, Aug. 27, at 6:30 p.m. CT at Lynn Family Stadium.
The Chicago Cubs (52-67) edged the Milwaukee Brewers (63-56) 6-5 in the 11th inning on Aug. 20 at Wrigley Field.
Willson Contreras hit an RBI single to cap a two-run rally in the 11th inning and the Chicago Cubs kept coming back, ESPN noted.
Contreras had a two-run home run in the fifth. He hit his third home run in three games and 20th this year; the three-time All-Star is the first Cubs catcher to go deep 20 times in four seasons and the 17th Cubs player to hit the 20-homer mark at least four times.
The teams conclude their series Sunday, Aug. 21.
In a pivotal series, the Chicago White Sox (62-59) defeated the host Cleveland Guardians (64-56) 2-0 on Aug. 20.
According to ESPN, Cleveland leads the AL Central by one game over Minnesota, while the White Sox moved within 2 1/2 games of the Guardians. Chicago had lost three in a row.
The three-game series ends Sunday, Aug. 21.