Overview

• Seiya Suzuki belted his 26th home run with a first-inning three-run shot that put Chicago ahead 3-0 at Wrigley Field.
• Lucas Giolito’s rough start began with back-to-back walks and a first-pitch fastball over the center-field wall, resulting in his first loss since May 6.
• Colin Rea delivered five innings of one-run ball, allowing four hits and issuing a season-high four walks to earn his fourth consecutive win.
• Nico Hoerner extended the lead with an RBI single in the sixth inning, quelling Boston’s two best scoring chances.
• The series continues Saturday with Brayan Bello scheduled to start for Boston against Chicago’s Shota Imanaga.