The Cubs and White Sox kicked off their series at Wrigley on a warm and sunny Friday afternoon. The road team took an early advantage, but the North Siders roared back thanks to their dynamic young center fielder to win in blowout fashion.
Cade Horton made his first career MLB start and gave up a two-run homer to Miguel Vargas in the opening inning to give the Sox a 2-0 lead. There was controversy right before the homer when Chase Meidroth was initially thrown out trying to steal second, but the umpire ruled Nico Hoerner illegally blocked the base with his foot and the runner was called safe.