Cubs-Sox is the second-most closely contested of the interleague series between geographic or historic rivals. The .503 winning percentage of the series-leading Cubs is just behind the .500 of the Athletics and Giants (77-77).

Wrigley Field has not been the friendly confines for Matt Shaw, who is hitting just .159/.265/.205 at home this year. Dansby Swanson is just 2-for-18 (.111) in his career against Seth Lugo. Manager Craig Counsell doesn’t use his bench much - his expected starters have made up 86.7 percent of total Cubs plate appearances this year.