Cubs' Dempster goes three innings strong vs. Sox

By Dave van Dyck

LAS VEGAS -- The Cubs' Ryan Dempster looked extra sharp while allowing one hit and one unearned run in three innings on Saturday against the White Sox in a packed and windy Cashman Field.

"Felt like Candlestick Park," Dempster said of the cool temperatures and winds that were gusting to 30 m.p.h. "I felt better as the game went on. I felt good and strong.

"Vegas is always fun. This is my sixth year coming here. It breaks up the monotony of (being in Arizona)."

White Sox starter Lucas Harrell, who will be in the Triple A rotation, allowed three runs in four innings of work.