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Game Thread: Cubs (28-16) at White Sox (22-21)

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The Crosstown Classic means more this year

Sean Burke will look to bounce back from his recent poor outing. | MLB Photos via Getty Images Riding high off a five-game winning streak and a recent of the Kansas City Royals, the Chicago White Sox are better than . 500 for the first time in a long time and currently hold a Wild Card spot in the American League.

Although weโ€™re only halfway through the month of May, the good vibes are flowing and the White Sox have a big opportunity to build on their recent success as the Chicago Cubs travel south. On the hill for the White Sox is Sean Burke who had been solid for the majority of the season before doing his best Jaime Navarro impression last time out. Burke allowed six earned runs in just over four innings of work against the Seattle Mariners and will look to bounce back against a Cubs offense that is struggling to manufacture runs.

The Cubs have lost four of their last five, averaging just one run per game. Taking the ball for the Chicago Cubs is former Miami Marlins hurler Edward Cabrera. Although he sports a 3-1 record and a 3.

88 ERA, Cabrera has given up three or more earned runs in each of his last six starts. In his last outing, he only completed five innings and surrendered two home runs and five earned runs. With a 6.