Game Notes For Friday vs. Cubs

*The interleague series is tied at 34 and the Sox have outscored the Cubs by just 3 runs (332-329) in those games.

*The Cubs offense has suffered the biggest drop in baseball at -1.08 runs per game (5.31 to 4.23). The Sox are third, losing .7 runs per game (4.98 to 4.28).

*The Sox are 29-15 when they homer, 6-22 when they don't.

*Milton Bradley has at least one hit in 23 of his last 24 games against the Sox.

*Jose Contreras has a 1.22 ERA since his return from the minors.