Things started out fun for the White Sox, but then gradually starting going downhill until the game snowballed into a complete disaster, falling to the Cubs in the first game of the Crosstown Series, 13-3. Miguel Vargas had a career day, going 4-for-4 with two homers, a double, and all of the South Side RBIs, but Shane Smith was off his game with the defense struggling behind him.
Just like Will Venable drew it up, Chase Meidroth got on base to start the game and poked a hit to shallow left, stealing second shortly after to get in scoring position.