Crosstown Classic: What to expect as Cubs-Sox head to Wrigley Field

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Tuesday night marks the start of a beloved Chicago baseball tradition -- the annual Crosstown Classic, where the White Sox will battle it out with the Cubs,…

The highly anticipated city matchup is likely to draw crowds both inside and outside the Friendly Confines, with officials issuing a warning for commuterstradition -- the annual Crosstown Classic, where the White Sox will battle it out with the Cubs, this time at Wrigley Field, for a two-game series.

"Doesn't matter what the record is -- it's Cubs-Sox," said NBC Sports Chicago Analyst Frank Thomas."There's always been animosity between the two teams. I don't know why, but it's happened for many, many years and the city's watching so everyone's playing their best baseball normally." Gavin Sheets has 14 doubles, a triple, five home runs and 22 RBI for the White Sox. Paul DeJong is 6-for-33 with two doubles, two home runs and five RBI over the past 10 games.

Anyone commuting into the area should be prepared for heavy traffic and congestion around the ballpark."Parking restrictions will be strictly enforced. If your vehicle is towed, call 3-1-1 City Services to obtain assistance in locating your vehicle," OEMC said in a release.Fans using rideshares or taxis can be dropped off and picked up at the following locations:in the Chicago area, but forecasters noted they could be"hit or miss.

 

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