The Cubs beat the White Sox 6-3 behind a big night from Kyle Schwarber. He homered twice and earned his second career triple while driving in four runs. He has 17 home runs despite a .191 batting average. He's also hitting .280 since his return from the minor leagues. Anthony Rizzo also homered while Jon Lester gave up 2 runs over 7 innings. The Cubs took 3 of 4 from the Sox and head to second place Milwaukee with a 1.5 game lead.
Kyle Schwarber has two home runs, the latest a 423 ft blast out to right. Earlier, he hit one to left center as he's notched his fourth career multi home run game. He also has a triple tonight, to go along with 17 home runs this season.
World Series winning manager Joe Maddon talking with college football champion Dabo Swinney.
Cubs P Kyle Hendricks discusses his recent injury, the addition of Jose Quintana, their rivalry with the White Sox, their second-half resurgence and playing with John Lackey.
White Sox broadcaster Hawk Harrelson shares his strong opinions about John Lackey's four hit batsmen Tuesday and says Lackey is putting his Cubs teammates in danger.
Cubs getting ready to stretch and then take batting practice before they take on the White Sox tonight.
With a win and a Brewers loss Wednesday, the Cubs are in sole possession of first in their division for the first time since May 26. They entered the break 5 ½ games behind the Brewers, which matched their most games back this season. They are 10-2 since the break, tied with the Dodgers for the best record in baseball, while the Brewers are 4-8.
The righty pitched the reigning champs into first place for the first time since May, further showing that they aren't desperate for another arm.
Watch Anthony Rizzo discuss his 3 run double in the Cubs 8-3 win over the White Sox on Wednesday.
Watch Jake Arrieta discuss pitching the Cubs back into first place, where he expects his team to stay.
Jake Arrieta pitched two-hit ball into the seventh inning, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Chicago White Sox 8-3 on Wednesday night to move into first in the NL Central.
The Cubs beat the White Sox 8-3 behind a strong outing by Jake Arrieta who gave up just two hits. The big blow in the game was a 3 run double by Anthony Rizzo during a long fifth inning when the Cubs scored 4 times. Rizzo had 4 RBI's on the night. Later, Addison Russell homered and the Cubs drew 8 walks to wear down White Sox pitching. The win, combined with a Milwaukee loss, vaulted the Cubs into sole possession of first place.
Jake Arrieta gave up his first hit of the game with 1 out in the fifth as Omar Narvaez hit a ground rule double to right center.
Jake Arrieta has faced 12 batters and given up just a walk through 4 innings as that was eliminated by a double play. He has three strikeouts on 48 pitches.
José Quintana tips his cap as the White Sox welcome him back to the South Side for the first time since being traded to the Cubs.
Joe Maddon signs autographs before the Cubs play the Sox.
Watch Anthony Rizzo discuss a reported confrontation with John Lackey in the dugout during Tuesday's game. He wasn't pleased with having to address it.
After a rough start to the year, Jake Arrieta's had a strong July. Meanwhile, James Shields has struggled.
Left-hander Brett Anderson was activated from the disabled list and then designated for assignment on Wednesday.
Brett Anderson was 2-2 with a 8.18 ERA for the Cubs before going down with a back injury. He gave up 34 hits in 22 innings after the Cubs signed him to a 1 year deal to be their fifth starter. He didn't work out as Anderson was DFA'd on Wednesday.
The Cubs have designated lefty pitcher Brett Anderson for assignment after activating him from the DL, per the team.
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | 53 | 47 | .530 | - | W2 |
| Milwaukee | 54 | 50 | .519 | 1 | L2 |
| St. Louis | 50 | 51 | .495 | 3.5 | W3 |
| Pittsburgh | 50 | 52 | .490 | 4 | L2 |
| Cincinnati | 41 | 61 | .402 | 13 | L4 |
