*On August 1, the Cubs were 1/2 game out in their division and one game out in the wild card. Today they trail by 10 1/2 in the division and six in the wild card.*On August 1, the Sox were one and a half games out in their division and eight out in the wild card. Today they trail by seven in the division and 13 in the wild card.
*The Sox lead the Cubs 36-35 in the rivalry and 3-2 this year.
*Ryan Dempster is 5-2 at Wrigley this year, partially because the Cubs have scored an average of 8.61 runs for him at home.
*Gordan Beckham is 14-for-34 (.412) with two out and RISP.
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