There were no wardrobe malfunctions regarding Sale. The lefty was scheduled to go Saturday but was scratched after he destroyed the 1976 throwback uniforms to be worn that night. Sale, making his first start since July 18, scattered six hits and walked three over six innings, and he also singled in the sixth.
Each team scored in the first, and Ben Zobrist hit a tiebreaking RBI single with one out in the third. The Cubs, who boast the best home record in the National League at 32-16, have won six of eight games at Wrigley Field since the All-Star break.
Chapman entered with a runner on third and two outs in the eighth and struck out Melky Cabrera on six pitches, with four registering 100 mph or higher. The other two were 99 mph.
MOMENTS THAT MATTERED
Bryant vs. Sale: Prior to Thursday, Kris Bryant was 0-for-6 against Sale, striking out all six times, but in the All-Star Game, the Cubs third baseman hit a home run on the first pitch he saw from the lefty. On Thursday, Sale walked Dexter Fowler, who then scored on Bryant's double to center to tie the score at 1. Fowler also scored on Zobrist's single in the third.
Bryant's RBI double
CWS@CHC: Bryant drives an RBI double off the wall
Kris Bryant smacks an RBI double off the center-field wall, bringing home Dexter Fowler and tying the game at 1 in the bottom of the 1st
He can hit, too: Sale is known more for his prodigious strikeout totals and his low WHIP as opposed to prowess with the bat. But Sale opened the sixth with a single to center on a ground ball up the middle that hit the base. Sale got as far as second, but Lackey retired Jose Abreu on a popup to Anthony Rizzo to end the rally. Sale has two hits in his career, both singles.
Sale's infield single
CWS@CHC: Sale leads off the 6th with infield single
Chris Sale smacks a single up the middle that bounces off the second-base bag to lead off the top of the 6th inning
Carrie Muskat has covered the Cubs since 1987, and for MLB.com since 2001. She writes a blog, Muskat Ramblings. You can follow her on Twitter @CarrieMuskat and listen to her podcast.
Scott Merkin has covered the White Sox for MLB.com since 2003. Read his blog, Merk's Works, follow him on Twitter @scottmerkin, on Facebook and listen to his podcast.
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