In response to back-to-back hit batters on a rain-swept night at Wrigley Field, White Sox manager Tony La Russa and leadoff hitter Tim Anderson made their feelings know. Cubs pitcher Keegan Thompson patted his chest in apology and called for a new rosin bag.
That about summed up the state of a cold and sloppy game between the Chicago rivals on Tuesday, as the White Sox beat the Cubs 3-1.
The Sox embraced the elements to score their first two runs in the second inning. José Abreu reached first base on an error when Cubs third baseman Patrick Wisdom sailed a throw across the diamond.