For a struggling offense, a date with Chris Sale was about the worst news a team could get right now.
The Cubs (46-40) actually managed to score off Sale, but it was too little too late as the White Sox (41-44) took Game 2 of the Crosstown Cup with a 5-1 victory in front of 41,596 fans at Wrigley Field on Saturday afternoon.
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Putting Jon Lester against Sale didn't turn out as the Cubs' veteran southpaw had hoped as the White Sox jumped all over Lester with a double, triple and single to kick off the game, staking Sale to a quick two-run lead.