It seemed as if things were going to go the Cubs’ way Friday night against the White Sox after the first inning.
But what appeared to be a long night ahead for their crosstown rivals turned into a long night for the Cubs.
The Cubs jumped on Sox starter Dallas Keuchel, who had no answers against their lineup in the first inning.
Center fielder Michael Hermosillo and first baseman Frank Schwindel reached base, bringing the powerful Patrick Wisdom to the plate.
Wisdom, who celebrated his 30th birthday Friday, opened the scoring by launching a massive shot to the concourse in left field, giving the Cubs a quick 3-0 lead.