CUBS 7, WHITE SOX3

Crosstown statement

Kyle Schwarber’s three- run homer in the third inning Friday gave the Cubs the lead, and lefthander Rob Zastryzny took over at that point with three innings of scoreless relief as the Cubs won their second meeting against the Sox this spring. The crosstown rivals tied 4- 4 in their first meeting.

Schwarbombing

The lefty slugger’s homer off left- hander Derek Holland was a mammoth shot well beyond the wall in right field and over the bullpen. It was Schwarber’s second homer of the spring. He also singled home a run off Holland in the fifth.

The right stuff

Schwarber made his first start of the spring in right field, in large part to get him acclimated for the few times this season he might play that position in parks where left field is more spacious and less forgiving ( such as Pittsburgh).

Centerpiece

Right fielder Jason Heyward got a day in center. Heward has been a major story line because of his efforts to fix the swing that led to the worst offensive performance of his career in 2016. He lined to right, grounded to second and struck out in three at- bats. He’s 5- for- 35 (. 143) this spring.

Arrieta heats up

Jake Arrieta made his scheduled start Friday in a minor- league game against Los Angeles Angels ClassAAA players, throwing 75 pitches in five innings with six strikeouts and three walks. The only hit he allowed was a two- out single to the last batter he faced, at which point the inning was called. He said he used all his pitches and especially liked his curveball.

On deck

Team Japan ( of WBC) at Cubs ( ss), Mesa, 3: 05 p. m., cubs. com audio, John Lackey vs. TBA; Cubs ( ss) at Brewers, Maryvale, 3: 05 p. m., 670- AM, Jake Buchanan vs. Junior Guerra.