Addison Russell launched a home run off Lucas Giolito to start the second inning, but Jose Abreu countered with a two-run shot in the top of the fifth as the White Sox lead the rival Cubs 3-2 after 4 ½ innings Monday before a capacity crowd at Sloan Park.
At the plate: White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson led off the game with a single off left-hander Brett Anderson, but Matt Davidson took a called third strike with a runner at second to end the first.