After picking up a series split with the first-place St. Louis Cardinals in town, it’s time for the Chicago Cubs to begin the 2015 Crosstown Classic with the Chicago White Sox this weekend at Wrigley Field.
The Cubs had the opportunity to pick up the 3-1 series win on Wednesday, but reliever Pedro Strop was unable to slam the door on the dangerous Redbirds as All-Star shortstop Jhonny Peralta launched the game-winning two-run blast with two outs in the ninth inning.
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Catcher Miguel Montero gave the Cubs the lead in the seventh inning with a two outs three-run double to right-center field which made it 5-4.