South Side Sox: All Posts by Jacki KrestelThe best in White Sox coverage since 2005!https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/35559/southsidesox-fave.jpg2024-01-19T13:32:16-06:00https://www.southsidesox.com/authors/jacki-krestel/rss2024-01-19T13:32:16-06:002024-01-19T13:32:16-06:00Life and Baseball, according to Chico Johnson
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<figcaption>Chico and I, at a Paul McCartney concert. I was in my jersey because we had just come from a Crosstown game. | Jacki Krestel/South Side Sox</figcaption>
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<p>A love letter to my dad, who taught me to love baseball</p> <figure class="e-image">
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<figcaption>Chico at a backyard barbeque at my house.</figcaption>
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<p class="p--has-dropcap" id="1axc7A">This is my dad. </p>
<p id="Z7Yk5q">His name was Charles Johnson, but nobody called him Charles. </p>
<p id="NrHphs">He sometimes went by Chuck. I’m pretty sure his mom called him that.</p>
<p id="HTqBYo">But most people, including me, called him Chico. It was a nickname given to him by a coach he had while playing ball in the Markham Boys League. My dad was a shortstop, and this coach likened his play to that of former <a href="https://www.southsidesox.com/">White Sox</a> shortstop and four-time All-Star Chico Carrasquel. </p>
<p id="icv7zE"><em>I love that story. What a cool way to get a nickname.</em></p>
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<figcaption>Chico had a Griffey follow-through before Griffey had a Griffey follow-through.</figcaption>
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<p id="FOlHwn">I have often said that my two sisters and I love baseball because Chico loved baseball. </p>
<p id="U8DZJZ">I also think he probably didn’t know what on earth to do with three little girls. He wasn’t a tea-party-and-play-dress-up kind of dude. I have to imagine that at some point early on, he decided it was best to just stick with what he knew. </p>
<p id="Uut0pZ">When I was growing up and playing softball, he was the best coach I ever had. </p>
<p id="WhpTmi">He was dedicated. When I told him I wanted to learn how to pitch, he didn’t have a clue on how to do that. So, he found and borrowed a book, Xeroxed the hell out of it, and taught himself the mechanics so that he could teach them to me. </p>
<p id="Z43NpG">He was inventive. So that I could learn to defend my position and stay safe, he created a drill where I would have to get on one knee and throw a rubber softball against the brick wall of our house as hard as I could — from less than 10 feet away. I don’t know if my defense was Gold Glove-caliber, but then again, I never lost any teeth because my glove wasn’t fast enough to stop a line drive that was headed for my face. </p>
<p id="w3Lz2m">He was innovative. He made me a weighted softball to warm up with so that come first pitch, my fastball would have a little extra pop. You can buy those at Dick’s Sporting Goods now. I think they’re weighted with actual weights these days, but back then, mine was weighted by a couple dozen drywall nails he had hammered into the ball.</p>
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<figcaption>Chico with my nephew — his only grandson. Looks like he’s teaching him about defensive shifts.</figcaption>
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<p id="LfnueI">Chico died on January 4. He was buried with three baseballs — the ones we had given him as a Father’s Day gift years ago. One ball for each of his three grandchildren, with their tiny baby handprints inked onto them. </p>
<p id="UJm5VO">Everything I know about the game, I learned from him. And just about every life lesson he gave was taught through the lens of baseball. Therefore, in memory and deep honor of my father, I present to you “Life and Baseball according to Chico Johnson.”</p>
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<p id="95MWZO"><strong>Lesson One: If you practice a little, you’ll get a little better. If you practice a lot, you’ll get a lot better.</strong><br>He pushed me — <em>hard</em> — to practice as often as I could. He used to keep one of those black-and-white marbled composition books where he’d track how many pitches I would throw in a day. His goal was always between 100 and 200 pitches, but there was one fall day when I threw over 800. (Don’t worry, my arm didn’t fall off. Softball pitchers aren’t out there having to get Tommy John surgeries — our delivery is a natural motion of the arm.) I remember we took a break about halfway, and he made me my favorite lunch. Which, as a 10-year-old, was Chef Boyardee ravioli. (Don’t judge me.)</p>
<p id="FkLfsc">He talked about that day for a long time. </p>
<p id="l0ILly">He’d also log days I didn’t practice when he thought I should have. Those days have big ol’ zeros next to them.</p>
<p id="wgY4R7">Luckily, his pushing me to practice never felt oppressive. I loved playing too much — it never felt like work.</p>
<p id="gfMJ1i"><strong>Lesson Two: Don’t spend your time complaining. Spend your time improving.</strong><br>Chico hated it when I’d make excuses. If I walked a bunch of batters because it was raining and I couldn’t get a good grip on the ball, he’d quickly remind me that the opposing pitcher had to pitch in the rain, too, and it didn’t seem to bother <em>her</em> too much. “If you don’t like losing,” he’d say, “then get better.”</p>
<p id="sOYsxv"><strong>Lesson Three: Respect your opponents.</strong><br>This was Chico’s version of “speak softly and carry a big stick.” He hated softball cheers that would disparage the other team in any way. (I remember there being one cheer about pushing the other team into a river that he forbade us to sing.)</p>
<p id="iOAP3B">Just because he wanted us to be overwhelmingly and undeniably better than they were didn’t mean that we got to make them feel bad about it. He wanted our talent to speak for itself.</p>
<p id="rZlzkj"> As he once told me, “Trash talk only makes <em>you</em> look trashy.”</p>
<p id="FMaUUM"><strong>Lesson Four: If you’re going to do something, you may as well try to be the best at it.</strong><br>Under my dad’s tutelage, I got <em>pretty damn good</em> at softball. I quickly outgrew the in-house league where I started and transitioned to travel ball when I was about 12 years old. I excelled through high school and eventually received a scholarship to play ball in college. </p>
<p id="zz7oE0">Even so, Chico would never let my success go to my head. When I graduated, he made a scrapbook full of photos and newspaper clippings from my years of playing. Page 1 of that scrapbook was a local newspaper’s recap of a game that I had pitched — and lost — to a divisional rival. He told me he wanted that to be the first thing in the book because “no matter how good you are, there’s always someone who’s better than you. You should always be trying to catch her.”</p>
<p id="apEtJI">He always wanted me to try more. To work harder. To lead by example. And to never quit.</p>
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<p id="njgo90">I loved my dad. I’ll probably walk around with a Chico-shaped hole in my heart for the rest of my life. Thank you for letting me tell you about him. I hope his lessons help you like they helped me.</p>
<p id="1M4CEF">Oh, and remember that scrapbook I told you about? Do you know what was also in there? A torn-out page from the composition book where he logged my practices.</p>
<p class="c-end-para" id="Xj0d5A">It was the page from my 818-pitch day.</p>
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https://www.southsidesox.com/2024/1/19/24044027/life-and-baseball-according-to-chico-johnson-love-letter-to-my-dad-chicago-white-sox-fanJacki Krestel2024-01-12T06:00:00-06:002024-01-12T06:00:00-06:00Second Hand Embarrassment: Episode 1
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<p>How embarrassing are the Chicago White Sox? We’ve got a series devoted to that now!</p> <p class="p--has-dropcap" id="CGoGzv">I won’t sugarcoat it: It’s been pretty hard to be a <a href="http://www.southsidesox.com">Chicago White Sox</a> fan these past few seasons. So much so that I was compelled to make that the subject of a new feature for South Side Sox called Second Hand Embarrassment.</p>
<p id="j3Pkr1">In each episode, I’ll rank the recent performance of the <a href="https://www.southsidesox.com/">White Sox</a> according to how embarrassed (or not embarrassed) it made me feel as a fan. In Episode 1, I take an extended look at the 2023 season.</p>
<p id="vdNWMW">You can <a href="https://youtu.be/_2tCE_EXVjs">watch Episode 1</a> on our <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5hEFbRnG8JNazTJkMns8TQ">Sox Populi YouTube page</a>.</p>
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<p id="KpDyAx">As the 2024 season looms, make sure you never miss an episode of Second Hand Embarrassment by subscribing to the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5hEFbRnG8JNazTJkMns8TQ">Sox Populi YouTube channel</a>.</p>
<p class="c-end-para" id="W3p2Pi">How would you rank the 2023 White Sox on the embarrassment scale? Take the poll below, and be sure to let us know your extra thoughts about our woebegone club in the comments!</p>
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<p>Although no one is really sure why</p> <p class="p--has-dropcap" id="4BdxV3">In a move that is as disappointing as it was expected, the <a href="https://www.southsidesox.com/">Chicago White Sox</a> have officially named Chris Getz their new general manager and senior vice president. The insular, lazy, and questionable hire comes after what I can only assume must have been a grueling days-long search after long-time front office leaders Ken Williams and Rick Hahn were summarily dismissed from their positions on August 22. </p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">OFFICIAL: Chris Getz has been named senior vice president/general manager of the Chicago White Sox. <a href="https://t.co/MPjlDuI7p6">pic.twitter.com/MPjlDuI7p6</a></p>— Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) <a href="https://twitter.com/whitesox/status/1697255530560102482?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 31, 2023</a>
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<p id="wQ50Sd">Getz began his MLB career with the White Sox after being drafted in 2005. He spent one season of note with the big-league club in 2009, where he amassed a 73 OPS+. From there, Getz was sent packing to the <a href="https://www.royalsreview.com/">Kansas City Royals</a> for one year of infielder Mark Teahen. After he retired from playing in 2014, Getz spent some with the Royals organization before being hired as director of player development for the White Sox in 2016. He has additionally served as assistant general manager since 2021.</p>
<p id="SK9onA">During his tenure, Getz presided over the steep decline of the minor-league system he was tasked with developing. The White Sox went from being named the top-ranked farm system by MLB Pipeline in 2017 to the fourth-worst to begin the 2023 season. </p>
<p id="igL8fq">As if the baseball itself wasn’t bad enough, the more egregious and unforgivable incidents were happening off the field. Getz was at the helm in 2019 when Double-A manager Omar Vizquel was let go for what was cited as player development reasons, and also in 2021 when Triple-A manager Wes Helms was relieved of his duties mid-season. Fans would soon learn that there may have been a much more sinister explanation for the managerial changes, as a 2021 lawsuit alleged that Vizquel sexually assaulted a batboy during the 2019 season. Helms was also named in the suit, as the victim contended that the Charlotte manager was one of six people in the organization with knowledge of the situation and that he openly mocked him. </p>
<p id="GX8rYb">In fact Getz, rather than opt to avoid comment on the Vizquel dismissal, instead lauded the alleged sexual predator: </p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">This is from Chris Getz on Omar: “Listen, Omar, ultra-talented player, very good instructor, created a good environment for our players. We just felt with where things are at, our player development system, that it was time to go separate ways."</p>— Scott Merkin (@scottmerkin) <a href="https://twitter.com/scottmerkin/status/1197227922425352192?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 20, 2019</a>
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<p id="iTqMnN">These situations must be what chairman Jerry Reinsdorf was referring to when he released a statement today that said, “Chris brings a wealth of knowledge and experience within our organization to this role. Most importantly, he knows our players, both at the major league level and in our system, knows our staff, and is familiar with all the aspects of our baseball operations department.”</p>
<p id="2yIzmJ">The move was met by many fans with much disdain, being seen by some as not only a poor baseball decision but also one that supports the notion that the front office at 35th and Shields cares very little about the health and success of the organization. It’s fair to wonder if promoting from within was a wise move for an organization often criticized for insularity. </p>
<p id="xIihXS">The White Sox, having earned exactly zero benefit of the doubt, certainly have their work cut out for them. </p>
<p class="c-end-para" id="RVO0i5">Not that I trust them to do it.</p>
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<p>It just keeps getting worse</p> <p id="JVwf5t">It’s Saturday night, the South Siders have yet to reach 50 wins, are facing the NL-worst Colorado Rockies, and the Chicago Bears are playing a prime-time preseason game. </p>
<p id="G3nhEl">But, sure. Let’s see who’s still talking about the Chicago White Sox on Twitter.</p>
<p id="mhXw5k">No matter what happens tonight, we’ll always have this double rainbow (all the way across the sky. It’s so intense.)</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Double rainbow at the <a href="https://twitter.com/whitesox?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@whitesox</a> v <a href="https://twitter.com/Rockies?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Rockies</a> game <a href="https://t.co/2en9AcqxNM">pic.twitter.com/2en9AcqxNM</a></p>— Catherine Harris (@mcharris08) <a href="https://twitter.com/mcharris08/status/1693060333227614294?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 20, 2023</a>
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<p id="cnDzp5">Wait... did Elvis Andrus just steal home?!</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Did Elvis Andrus really just steal home?</p>— DNVR Rockies (@DNVR_Rockies) <a href="https://twitter.com/DNVR_Rockies/status/1693056362798813223?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 20, 2023</a>
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<p id="CO8Qwg">I KNOW! THAT’S WHAT I’M SAYING!</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Elvis Andrus, a day after hitting his 100th career home run, walks to open the game, moves to third on a Luis Robert Jr. single, then steals home on Kyle Freeland's pickoff attempt at first base.<br><br>1-0 White Sox</p>— Manny Randhawa (@MannyOnMLB) <a href="https://twitter.com/MannyOnMLB/status/1693056618752000042?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 20, 2023</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">ELVIS HAS ME ALL SHOOK UP</p>— Dr. Winston O'Boogie (@baby_nashville) <a href="https://twitter.com/baby_nashville/status/1693057216314565051?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 20, 2023</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Elvis Andrus just stole home in the year of our lord 2023</p>— Mac Wilcox (@MacWilcoxCBP) <a href="https://twitter.com/MacWilcoxCBP/status/1693056179537088710?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 20, 2023</a>
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<p id="UxnbAX">Unfortunately, the good vibes didn’t last long, and neither did the lead.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">The <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WhiteSox?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WhiteSox</a> have an 80 grade when it comes to giving the lead right up.</p>— Matt Crawford (@Mattheius2783) <a href="https://twitter.com/Mattheius2783/status/1693059028371300454?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 20, 2023</a>
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<p id="3dWFXq">Scholtens was on the struggle bus big time in the first inning, throwing 46 pitches before the melee ended.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Scholtens - just wtf?</p>— Alina (@alinaaaaxd) <a href="https://twitter.com/alinaaaaxd/status/1693061340955353539?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 20, 2023</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Was just about to suggest Spring Training rules where we get to pull Jesse mid-inning then let him come back out for the 2nd! </p>— HotDog Larry (@HotDogLarry1) <a href="https://twitter.com/HotDogLarry1/status/1693062167291908316?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 20, 2023</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">When Uncle Jesse Scholtens is getting shelled :( <a href="https://t.co/YGiIx39llB">pic.twitter.com/YGiIx39llB</a></p>— SoxOptimist (@OptimistSox) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptimistSox/status/1693066928699400360?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 20, 2023</a>
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<p id="drKvql">Look, we’ve got to blame someone.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Safe to say scholtens is having a ruff one. But was amazed Pedro allowed katz to go out and talk to him.</p>— MOWTHELAWN (@BroseffUp) <a href="https://twitter.com/BroseffUp/status/1693061413470638162?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 20, 2023</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Wonder what great advice Katz in giving Scholtens …</p>— Damien Collado (@DamienCollado) <a href="https://twitter.com/DamienCollado/status/1693059725976289783?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 20, 2023</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Hey Chief, remember when White Sox pitchers didn’t walk everyone? <a href="https://t.co/zw2Hi2qSV5">pic.twitter.com/zw2Hi2qSV5</a></p>— The K (@Frank_The_K) <a href="https://twitter.com/Frank_The_K/status/1693060254425031137?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 20, 2023</a>
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<p id="0vq4c0">Let’s take a break to check in on everyone’s favorite coping mechanism. </p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Make that a triple for <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WhiteSox?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WhiteSox</a> top prospect Colson Montgomery who already doubled earlier!<br><br>Drives one into the corner where it rattles around and allows him to get to third. This on a 2 strike count too after be fouled a few off. Elite approach. <a href="https://twitter.com/FutureSox?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@FutureSox</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/dailywhitesox?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@dailywhitesox</a> <a href="https://t.co/zMG7rWuNIt">pic.twitter.com/zMG7rWuNIt</a></p>— Elijah Evans (@ElijahEv8) <a href="https://twitter.com/ElijahEv8/status/1693062689256304861?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 20, 2023</a>
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<p id="fluHvg">I’m feeling so attacked right now.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">It's gotten so bad for our White Sox team. We now have to get more updates on the minor league affiliate than the Major League squad.</p>— hanzik5 (@blkranger12) <a href="https://twitter.com/blkranger12/status/1693063190970560928?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 20, 2023</a>
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<p id="TlKfqw">Is the defense ... fixed?</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Nice play by Moncada. Hopefully he didn’t injure himself</p>— Lori Ann Sanders (@SandersLoriann) <a href="https://twitter.com/SandersLoriann/status/1693065412148121929?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 20, 2023</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Moncada is an underrated defender. He needs a more consistent bat though.</p>— Huey XIII (@JustOOOhh) <a href="https://twitter.com/JustOOOhh/status/1693065597188251760?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 20, 2023</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">You can hate on Yo all you want and his bat deserves it but Burger NEVER makes that play. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/whitesox?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#whitesox</a> <a href="https://t.co/JiIJBDS00u">pic.twitter.com/JiIJBDS00u</a></p>— Eric (that’s all you need to know) (@ThatEric) <a href="https://twitter.com/ThatEric/status/1693065518658249215?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 20, 2023</a>
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<p id="h6taKf">No. No, it is not fixed. It’s broken. It’s very broken.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">2023 White Sox in a nutshell <a href="https://t.co/tTwtDw8N5X">pic.twitter.com/tTwtDw8N5X</a></p>— Ali White Sox (@aliwhitesox) <a href="https://twitter.com/aliwhitesox/status/1693065976042906065?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 20, 2023</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Andrew Vaughn continues to disappoint.</p>— Jeff Menard (@JeffMenard1989) <a href="https://twitter.com/JeffMenard1989/status/1693057098064494947?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 20, 2023</a>
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<p id="gwNd7e">I ... don’t understand how to explain to you what just happened.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">If you missed the Elias Diaz pickoff throw to get Andrew Benintendi at first base, make it a point to find it.</p>— Christopher Kamka (@ckamka) <a href="https://twitter.com/ckamka/status/1693070318322024908?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 20, 2023</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Just flipped over and caught the replay..that’s some real carnival action <a href="https://t.co/Ktd7vQ2YHB">pic.twitter.com/Ktd7vQ2YHB</a></p>— Air Yards (@tacogladiator) <a href="https://twitter.com/tacogladiator/status/1693071115105571085?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 20, 2023</a>
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<p id="LjYIpo">It’s raining, I guess.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">"Due to lightning in the area, please clear the upper deck, rockpile and upper rooftop."<br><br>~Very helpful announcement at Coors Field</p>— DNVR Rockies (@DNVR_Rockies) <a href="https://twitter.com/DNVR_Rockies/status/1693074257348059555?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 20, 2023</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Rockies fans just reacted to lightning in the area on a fly ball like it was a sure home run, something I was told only Cubs fans do</p>— RICO Insider Jeff Everson (@EVR551) <a href="https://twitter.com/EVR551/status/1693075997199868230?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 20, 2023</a>
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<p id="2toPxS">The defense is still broken, in case you were wondering.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Oscar Colas just looked absolutely terrible on that play off the wall. Awful. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/whitesox?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#whitesox</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MLB?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MLB</a></p>— Kevin Molloy (@Kevkev561) <a href="https://twitter.com/Kevkev561/status/1693076718251114796?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 20, 2023</a>
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<p lang="es" dir="ltr">Colas </p>— Kaylee (@__kaylee) <a href="https://twitter.com/__kaylee/status/1693076985646346503?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 20, 2023</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">is colas okay tho </p>— yami (@yamilethhhm) <a href="https://twitter.com/yamilethhhm/status/1693076668812841112?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 20, 2023</a>
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<p id="RTclHF">The scorebox on the broadcast? Also broken.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Watching the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WhiteSox?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WhiteSox</a> game on my phone with Hulu does anyone else not see the scoreboard? Been watching 3 innings haven’t seen it one time lol</p>— Jack Son (@MfJiffy) <a href="https://twitter.com/MfJiffy/status/1693082519984349384?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 20, 2023</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Jerry didn’t pay the bill so we don’t even get a score bug anymore <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Whitesox?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Whitesox</a></p>— Matt Kirchhoff (@dogdadMatt) <a href="https://twitter.com/dogdadMatt/status/1693074725788905620?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 20, 2023</a>
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<p id="hYgRzd">The vibes are off.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Do the White Sox even have fun playing baseball?</p>— Blake Street Banter ⚾ (@blakestbanter) <a href="https://twitter.com/blakestbanter/status/1693077863132512511?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 20, 2023</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Every time I get internet access on this trip I get the most depressing White Sox score updates.</p>— Josh Nelson - WST Cesspool Member (@soxmachine_josh) <a href="https://twitter.com/soxmachine_josh/status/1693083539992969534?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 20, 2023</a>
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<p id="HyERis">A full Betty White!</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Fun fact!<br><br>Jimmy Lambert's curve has a full Betty White (rip) of vertical drop!<br><br>Read more: <a href="https://t.co/CsivjoRoXW">https://t.co/CsivjoRoXW</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WhiteSox?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WhiteSox</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/SouthSideSox?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SouthSideSox</a> <a href="https://t.co/sRm0rbRix7">pic.twitter.com/sRm0rbRix7</a></p>— South Side Salina (@HeyHeySalinaRae) <a href="https://twitter.com/HeyHeySalinaRae/status/1693085912589119870?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 20, 2023</a>
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<p id="YAn8XI">Luis Robert, Jr. goes deep! But the scorebox is back and it still ain’t pretty.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Luis Robert Jr moonshot!! That’ll cut the deficit to 4!</p>— The Last AirBENder (@BenChiTownKid98) <a href="https://twitter.com/BenChiTownKid98/status/1693092032871317926?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 20, 2023</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Ok honest question….is there anyone on this team to truly watch besides Luis Robert Jr?</p>— maddie (@maddie_spagnola) <a href="https://twitter.com/maddie_spagnola/status/1693091986448748605?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 20, 2023</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Luis Robert Jr. The only reason to keep watching. <a href="https://t.co/tC8xeooWvr">pic.twitter.com/tC8xeooWvr</a></p>— MSS (@MySoxSummer) <a href="https://twitter.com/MySoxSummer/status/1693092142099411342?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 20, 2023</a>
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<p id="UQSOe6">The Rox tacked on a few runs, the Sox went quietly in the ninth, and that was it.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Fire. Everyone. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WhiteSox?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WhiteSox</a> <br>Sell. The. Team. <a href="https://t.co/kFIWUVkpmJ">pic.twitter.com/kFIWUVkpmJ</a></p>— Air Yards (@tacogladiator) <a href="https://twitter.com/tacogladiator/status/1693095482908647622?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 20, 2023</a>
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<p id="FgZHHG">Woof.</p>
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<p>A wild night gives way to wild ninth-inning rally</p> <p class="p--has-dropcap" id="qgeOhe">After a wild game last night in Cleveland, Peacock called the <a href="https://www.southsidesox.com/">Chicago White Sox</a> out to an early start for Sunday morning’s finale. It turned out to be a great come-from-behind win, but understandably, most of what folks were discussing on Twitter was last night’s fight between Tim Anderson and the Guardians’ José Ramírez.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Ladies and gentlemen, the Tim Anderson "HATE" tour continues.... ♂️ <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CHWvsCLE?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CHWvsCLE</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MLBSundayLeadoff?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MLBSundayLeadoff</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WhiteSox?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WhiteSox</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TA7?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TA7</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SoxSide?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SoxSide</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SouthSideOrDie?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SouthSideOrDie</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SoxPride?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SoxPride</a> <a href="https://t.co/xlFXRpGmg3">pic.twitter.com/xlFXRpGmg3</a></p>— ͏Sidney Brown (@sidkid80) <a href="https://twitter.com/sidkid80/status/1688245707990261760?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 6, 2023</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">I've always liked TA, but I like him even more this morning. He's still got a lot of fight in him.</p>— BeefLoaf (@MrDelicious13) <a href="https://twitter.com/MrDelicious13/status/1688175851618144256?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 6, 2023</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">2016: Chris Sale cuts up jerseys with scissors <br><br>Lots of weird shit in between happening.<br><br>2023: Tim Anderson starts a fight and gets clocked by Jose Ramirez. <br><br>This is White Sox baseball. </p>— Brew Hand Luke (@BrewHandLuke) <a href="https://twitter.com/BrewHandLuke/status/1688242079787352064?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 6, 2023</a>
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<p id="eR3DPt">Even out-of-towners are invested in the drama.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Been in two clubhouses (Yankees/Astros) this morning and if I heard ‘down goes Anderson’ once I’ve heard it a dozen times.</p>— Jesse Rogers (@JesseRogersESPN) <a href="https://twitter.com/JesseRogersESPN/status/1688216637038612480?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 6, 2023</a>
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<p id="HrDqRA">Anderson took a planned day off, which I suppose will pair nicely with the forced days off that are coming his way.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Tim Anderson not playing today. José Ramirez will be the Guardians designated hitter.</p>— Daryl Van Schouwen (@CST_soxvan) <a href="https://twitter.com/CST_soxvan/status/1688188852035301376?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 6, 2023</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">It was a planned day off. Jose Ramirez did the planning. <a href="https://t.co/BPRC1XKRfk">https://t.co/BPRC1XKRfk</a></p>— Patrick Nolan (@SoxMach_pnoles) <a href="https://twitter.com/SoxMach_pnoles/status/1688240875388735488?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 6, 2023</a>
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<p id="TkJz4J">But enough about that.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">What I’m not gonna do is get a lecture from a bunch of people from Cleveland</p>— Last Year at DeMarienbad Derozen (@just_a_worm25) <a href="https://twitter.com/just_a_worm25/status/1688229416336314368?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 6, 2023</a>
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<p id="h843Z6">It’s Jesse Scholtens Day!</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Happy Jesse Scholtens day everybody. <a href="https://t.co/m6yeXk5tGA">pic.twitter.com/m6yeXk5tGA</a></p>— Mike (@ChiSoxFanMike) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChiSoxFanMike/status/1688213298653593600?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 6, 2023</a>
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<p id="NZJ9Xg">The rookie did not disappoint.</p>
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<p lang="nl" dir="ltr">Jesse Scholtens shoving </p>— Brett (@brett_haffner) <a href="https://twitter.com/brett_haffner/status/1688230420398149632?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 6, 2023</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">jesse scholtens is MY ace</p>— Dylan (@NotCease) <a href="https://twitter.com/NotCease/status/1688228057851559938?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 6, 2023</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Is Jesse Scholtens the 2020s version of Phillip Humber? <br>MY COLUMN:</p>— EWS (@everything_sox) <a href="https://twitter.com/everything_sox/status/1688228611214409728?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 6, 2023</a>
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<p id="lno8Qv">The Good Guys got on the board first, and the joke was just RIGHT THERE; someone had to take it. Thank you to this user for selflessly stepping forward.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">White Sox land the first punch today against the Guardians...</p>— Matt Zemek (@MattZemek) <a href="https://twitter.com/MattZemek/status/1688221614364913664?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 6, 2023</a>
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<p id="0beUQy">Unfortunately, the lead didn’t last very long. In the bottom of the fifth inning and with a runner on, Gabriel Arias took Sholtens deep to tie the game.</p>
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<p id="jIolfH">The tie didn’t last very long, either. (Don’t worry. We won’t stay mad at Elvis Andrus for long.)</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Elvis Andrus is playing short today in Tim Anderson’s absence<br><br>His error just gave Cleveland the lead <br><br> <a href="https://t.co/c9ZFxTpoG7">pic.twitter.com/c9ZFxTpoG7</a></p>— Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) <a href="https://twitter.com/TalkinBaseball_/status/1688240652767670272?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 6, 2023</a>
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<p id="tAhdk3">With the win out of hand, Sholtens passed the ball to fellow rookie Lane Ramsey, who made a rather pleasant debut.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Outstanding work by Lane Ramsey in his <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WhiteSox?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WhiteSox</a> debut </p>— Clinton Cole (@cdcole55) <a href="https://twitter.com/cdcole55/status/1688253714480418816?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 6, 2023</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Rane Lamsey</p>— BZ (@SoxInsane) <a href="https://twitter.com/SoxInsane/status/1688249799311585280?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 6, 2023</a>
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<p id="XSxOea">Are you sure we didn’t pick this guy up from <em>THE GIANTS?!</em></p>
<p id="zDwaJ9">(Sorry. I’ll see myself out.)</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">At 6-9, <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LaneRamsey?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LaneRamsey</a> is the third-tallest pitcher in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WhiteSox?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WhiteSox</a> history behind 6-11 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/JonRauch?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#JonRauch</a> and 6-10 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AndySisco?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AndySisco</a></p>— SoxNerd (@SoxNerd) <a href="https://twitter.com/SoxNerd/status/1688250168922062850?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 6, 2023</a>
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<p id="Tp2wjB">Luis Robert Jr. continues to be an island of good in an otherwise bad season, making a fantastic grab in center field that put WST into a tizzy.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Thank 8lb 6 Oz baby Jesus for this man. Single handle carrying this season. <a href="https://t.co/mkIUWfMMgn">https://t.co/mkIUWfMMgn</a></p>— Father Zo (@SouthsideZo) <a href="https://twitter.com/SouthsideZo/status/1688246420816510976?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 6, 2023</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Oh My Luis Robert Jr.<br><br>He is a God!</p>— Herb Lawrence (@Ecnerwal23) <a href="https://twitter.com/Ecnerwal23/status/1688244858425573376?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 6, 2023</a>
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<p id="ZLn6Or">Is everyone ready for the good part? Because here comes the good part. White Sox fans are used to their team letting leads slip through their fingers. But this morning, the shoe was on the other foot. Against a divisional rival and especially after what happened last night, the schadenfreude was delicious.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">GUARDIANS ERRORS!!!!!!</p>— emo Carmela Soprano (@marjraguso) <a href="https://twitter.com/marjraguso/status/1688257132141989888?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 6, 2023</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Usually these innings happen TO the White Sox, not for them, so I’m not sure what to do with this.</p>— Jordan Lazowski (@jlazowski14) <a href="https://twitter.com/jlazowski14/status/1688257342054256640?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 6, 2023</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Guardians playing White Sox type defense</p>— Joshua Tapper (@TapCityBaby) <a href="https://twitter.com/TapCityBaby/status/1688257127272316928?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 6, 2023</a>
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<p id="LdaFji">With the bases full, Andrus brought in two runs on a two-out single and TOTALLY REDEEMED HIMSELF!</p>
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<p lang="pt" dir="ltr">ELVIS LFG!!! Hahahahahah</p>— Liddle Tina (@liddle_ktina) <a href="https://twitter.com/liddle_ktina/status/1688257599576084480?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 6, 2023</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Elvis Andrus was born to torture the Cleveland Guardians. I have never seen anything like it.</p>— Ben Gardner (@BenGardner87) <a href="https://twitter.com/BenGardner87/status/1688259769067290624?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 6, 2023</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Someday, Elvis Andrus will retire. On that day, there should be a freaking parade in downtown Cleveland. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ForTheLand?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ForTheLand</a></p>— Scott Keeler (@Scott_Keeler) <a href="https://twitter.com/Scott_Keeler/status/1688262273955991553?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 6, 2023</a>
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<p id="hyQC7u">It was a wild ride.</p>
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<p lang="und" dir="ltr">wheee! <a href="https://t.co/AYS6YA74BJ">pic.twitter.com/AYS6YA74BJ</a></p>— Sarah Langs (@SlangsOnSports) <a href="https://twitter.com/SlangsOnSports/status/1688261330459922432?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 6, 2023</a>
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<p id="bOu0SS">And in the midst of a really awful season, we can at least hang our hats on this:</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">I know this has been a horrible year for the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WhiteSox?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WhiteSox</a> but beating the Guardians in the season series gives me some solace</p>— Herb Lawrence (@Ecnerwal23) <a href="https://twitter.com/Ecnerwal23/status/1688262051540451328?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 6, 2023</a>
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<p>Two wins in a row? Is that allowed?</p> <p class="p--has-dropcap" id="LC5zYg">After a week of record-breaking, oppressive heat, tonight was a picture-perfect summer night in Chicago. Likewise, after a week of necessary but soul-crushing white flag deadline trades, the <a href="https://www.southsidesox.com/">Chicago White Sox</a> put on a clinic in a 7-2 win against the <a href="https://www.coveringthecorner.com/">Cleveland Guardians</a>. </p>
<p id="is6SQu">And, boy, was it fun.</p>
<p id="DBRWPz">This game had <em><strong>everything</strong></em>.</p>
<h4 id="rHVdkW"><strong>The Offense</strong></h4>
<p id="ELXOxt">Fans didn’t have to wait long for fireworks tonight. The highlight of tonight’s game came in the bottom of the first inning. Team barometer Tim Anderson has been swinging a hot bat as of late, hitting .350 since the All-Star break, but the long ball has continued to elude him. Tonight, he finally broke through. After a 379-day, 96-game drought, Anderson hit his first home run of the season, a 429-foot no-doubter to left field. Listen — I know the team is 20 games worse than .500, but tell me this dugout celebration isn’t balm for the White Sox fan’s soul:</p>
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<p id="8bApPN"><br>“It took me long enough to get it,” Anderson joked of his blast during his postgame interview. Hey, Tim, as long as you keep hitting them, we’re all good. </p>
<p id="FEu2Ax">The offense didn’t stop there. There was only one player in the lineup tonight who did not have a hit — Jake Burger — and even he contributed to the cause, walking twice with a run scored. In total, the South Siders scattered a combined 12 hits tonight, including Andrew Vaughn’s 13th home run of the season, adding two insurance runs in the sixth inning. </p>
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<p id="okUOtq"><br>The hit parade was nice, but it was equally nice to see some plate discipline. The Good Guys amassed six walks tonight, and ironically, none of them belonged to White Sox Twitter’s famed Moneyball GIF subject Yasmani Grandal.</p>
<h4 id="QyPHxO"><strong>The Defense</strong></h4>
<p id="jkzkEE">Despite a third baseman playing second and a second baseman playing left field, the South Siders threw some serious leather tonight. Zach Remillard set the tone, making a phenomenal grab in left field and doubling off Cleveland’s speedy leadoff hitter Steven Kwan. (Well, at least that’s what the box score says. Guardians manager Terry Francona, ejected from the game after the play, might disagree.)</p>
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<p id="o2eHZh"><br>Burger continues to perform well at second base, starting off the top of the fifth inning with a stellar play that robbed Josh Bell of a base hit, and on the very next play, Yoán Moncada did <em>this:</em></p>
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<p id="mm0W3D"><br>(The haters are fuming!)</p>
<h4 id="BFInIW"><strong>The Vibes</strong></h4>
<p id="BTFPeP">The offense was great, the defense was special, and while those are the things that’ll tip the scoreboard in your favor, tonight’s game had a third element that was off-the-charts.</p>
<p id="5BeOy0">The vibes. The vibes were back tonight. The team was more relaxed than I’d seen them all season. That comes with winning, I suppose. Do yourselves a favor and scroll back up to look at the dugout’s reaction to Anderson’s home run. </p>
<p id="EsEsjw">It was a great night on the South Side. Love is real, baseball is fun, and the White Sox won.</p>
<p id="nhwa80">Let’s do it again tomorrow. </p>
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<ul><li id="nUrcJ8">Keynan Middleton didn’t have a great seventh, but managed to keep the Guardians off the board. But I was getting nervous.</li></ul>
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<ul><li id="qe4KDe">Similarly, Bryan Shaw let a run score in the ninth, and I’ve seen too many leads disappear this year not to clutch my pearls a little bit. </li></ul>
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<ul><li id="VNvgMT">SOX WIN!</li></ul>
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<p>If we can’t have lots of wins, let’s at least have lots of fun</p> <p id="cXqgeA">Things are bleak for the 2023 <a href="http://www.southsidesox.com">Chicago White Sox</a>. The division is well out of reach, and the roster is hemorrhaging more by the hour.</p>
<p id="jjThxM">But who says we still can’t have some fun? There’s a game to play tonight!</p>
<p id="iy9cos">The Sox (42-63), riding the wave of last night’s 3-0 victory (and, yes, a one-game win streak constitutes a “wave” this season), will host the second-place <a href="http://www.coveringthecorner.com">Cleveland Guardians</a> (52-52) on the South Side tonight as they try to get closer to their first series win since June. </p>
<p id="TBX6Og">A series win — that would be fun.</p>
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<p id="H8cpXQ">Tim Anderson finds himself back in the leadoff spot, boasting a slash line of .313/.389/.354 and an OPS+ of 105 in the previous two weeks. Andrew Vaughn and his healthy-ish left foot get the start at first base, and Andrew Benintendi gets a break as Zach Remillard finds himself in left field.</p>
<p id="HN4btW">Remillard in the outfield — that’s going to be fun, right?</p>
<p id="t965Xr">The Guardians will be sending 24-year-old left-handed rookie Logan Allen to the hill tonight to try to keep the Burger bombs to a minimum. Allen spent most of his year in Triple-A Columbus, but since being called up has put up fairly decent numbers for an AL Central pitcher (4-3, 3.49 ERA, 1.33 WHIP). The kid has his work cut out for him tonight, facing a veteran-heavy order of Good Guys. </p>
<p id="LApwnq">Should be fun.</p>
<p id="ioNxyT">The rest of the Guardians will line up like this:</p>
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<p id="fKrBq9">First pitch is at 6:10 p.m. CT. You can watch the action on NBC Sports Chicago or listen to the call on ESPN 1000.</p>
<p id="RRRTHG">So relax, let’s have some fun out here; this game’s fun, OK?</p>
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<p>What happens when a baseball writer can’t watch baseball?</p> <p class="p--has-dropcap" id="XeMqa8">Guaranteed Rate Field opened up the 2023 season on April 3. </p>
<p id="RNSHtO">I was there, in Lot B, attending a tailgate party hosted by some friends of mine. I was in my element. The sun was trying to peek through the overcast clouds, and I filled my lungs with deep breaths of spring air, tinged by the smell of grilled onions. I was reunited with — and introduced to — many folks in my <a href="https://www.southsidesox.com/">White Sox</a> Twitter family. Sure, the White Sox lost, and Michael Kopech looked absolutely horrible, giving up what seemed to be about 52 home runs. </p>
<p id="aZk0yy">But on that day, it didn’t matter that much to me. Baseball was back. </p>
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<p id="3qPDFe">April 4 was an off-day.</p>
<p id="3RmGbS">April 5? Well, that’s when it goes off the rails. At least, it did for me. I still struggle with where the line is on what or how much to share publicly, so you’ll forgive my vagueness. But on April 5, one of my children had a medical emergency. Suffice to say, I didn’t watch the game that day.</p>
<p id="s6Z0bo">Or the next game.</p>
<p id="GY5RFs">Or the one after that.</p>
<p id="1nSRVs">And <strong>none </strong>of them, really, until recently. Things at home have improved to the point that I’m able to watch a game here and there. (Thank you all for your sincere concern, shoulders to cry on, and acts of love, generosity, and service. My White Sox Twitter friends have been my angels throughout this nightmare.)</p>
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<p id="TIk6O7">On the nights I’m able to sit down and watch a game, I’m watching a team I barely recognize. Missing almost two months of a baseball season is very disorienting. Why is Tim Anderson’s OPS+ only 57? What do you mean Eloy Jiménez had an emergency appendectomy? Who the hell is Jesse Scholtens? They DFA’d José Ruiz <em>and </em>Jake Diekman? (Well, OK, that last one is kind of funny.) </p>
<p id="io2KBT">As things at home slowly improve, my desire to write is also slowly returning. But where would I even start? I would love to dig through game logs and stats and try and educate myself on what parts of the machine are breaking down and why, but dear reader, I just don’t have that kind of time or energy right now. I’m running on fumes over here. Even if I could find the time, I couldn’t guarantee that I’d be able to watch future games with much consistency. I mean, I’d probably be able to get enough on my fastball to pump out a few semi-informed takes on Twitter, but not enough to analyze the team with any authority. </p>
<p id="l4FjFL">I feel like I’m at an impasse: What happens when a baseball writer can’t watch baseball?</p>
<p id="tv34z0">On the one hand, it’s been kind of nice to live in the moment. It feels like a vacation. A long weekend for my baseball brain. For example, I didn’t even know how many games behind the team was in the division until I looked it up to write this piece. It’s been a pleasant change of pace, especially having weathered the decidedly unpleasant last few seasons on the South Side. It becomes less about Rick Hahn’s Mega Bullpen debacle and more about sitting in your backyard with a drink and Len and DJ on the call. It’s less about squandered contention windows and more about high-fiving your friend when Romy González doubles in a few runs to give the Sox the lead. </p>
<p id="9lMG3i">Maybe this is an inevitable and natural evolution of my fandom, or maybe this is all it ever should have been.</p>
<p id="dZSbCH">I suppose there’s a lesson there. Baseball, after all, is a game, and games are meant to be fun — even when you’re losing. And the great thing about 162-game seasons is that even during the worst of years, you still get to win some of the time. Things don’t stay dark forever.</p>
<p id="XirXN4">In Wednesday’s 6-0 win against the Cleveland Guardians, the Michael Kopech we saw was very different from the one we saw during the home opener on April 3. He looked like a whole new pitcher. It seems like he is on a much better path now.</p>
<p class="c-end-para" id="fgKyBk">I can relate. </p>
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<p>An Opening Day thriller!</p> <blockquote><p id="0wsCuE">“Little darling, it’s been a long, cold, lonely winter. <br><em>-The Beatles, </em></p></blockquote>
<p id="ryRBnP">Here Comes the Sun, <a href="https://www.southsidesox.com/">White Sox</a> fans. Welcome to the first Bird App Recap of the 2023 season. We’re glad you’re here.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Back in action. <a href="https://t.co/XXxb3ZfJwE">pic.twitter.com/XXxb3ZfJwE</a></p>— Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) <a href="https://twitter.com/whitesox/status/1641569562981179392?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 30, 2023</a>
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<p id="FYKAcU">We’re going to ignore the fact that Pedro Grifol talked before the game about not having a closer, and we’re going to revel in the good vibes.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Baseball is back. I feel joy. <br>Let's go White Sox.</p>— Di Billick (@DiBillick) <a href="https://twitter.com/DiBillick/status/1641573450622935042?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 30, 2023</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">i missed this.</p>— Cardboard White Sox (@SoxCardboard) <a href="https://twitter.com/SoxCardboard/status/1641573084636299265?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 30, 2023</a>
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<p id="FKRTNB">(Although some of us are in mid-season form.)</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">If Benintendi doesn’t go 5-5, hit for the cycle, and have the go ahead home run then he’s the biggest bust the White Sox have ever signed.</p>— White Sox Truther (@SamR33v3s) <a href="https://twitter.com/SamR33v3s/status/1641573081020788739?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 30, 2023</a>
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<p id="QOTrb7">BRB, crying.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Jose Abreu 10 minutes before the game, with former teammates Anderson, Elvis Andrus, Jimenez, Moncada, Robert and Gonzalez. <a href="https://t.co/nCI9SA7yPg">pic.twitter.com/nCI9SA7yPg</a></p>— Daryl Van Schouwen (@CST_soxvan) <a href="https://twitter.com/CST_soxvan/status/1641593970877767681?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 31, 2023</a>
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<p id="JnFpJu">Luis Robert Jr. legged out a base hit in the top of the first inning, which was pretty exciting after the season that we endured in 2022.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">That’s more hustle than the White Sox showed in all of 2022.</p>— Bennett Karoll (@TheBennettK) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheBennettK/status/1641580645561294848?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 30, 2023</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Sox have hitting ground balls down Pat <a href="https://t.co/EjwyomYYl9">pic.twitter.com/EjwyomYYl9</a></p>— Father Zo (@SouthsideZo) <a href="https://twitter.com/SouthsideZo/status/1641581046989815808?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 30, 2023</a>
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<p id="dsDbZM">José Abreu chased one in the dirt in his first plate appearance against his former team. White Sox Twitter collectively exhaled.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Dylan striking out Jose was the closure I needed</p>— emo Carmela Soprano (@marjraguso) <a href="https://twitter.com/marjraguso/status/1641583088823148545?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 30, 2023</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Not gonna lie… seeing Cease strike out Abreu to end the inning was *chefs kiss*</p>— Alexis ☾ (@lexlopez_) <a href="https://twitter.com/lexlopez_/status/1641583308952809472?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 30, 2023</a>
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<p lang="cy" dir="ltr">Dylan Cease owns Abreu</p>— White Sox UK #31 (@WhiteSox_UK) <a href="https://twitter.com/WhiteSox_UK/status/1641583282302390272?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 30, 2023</a>
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<p id="1CaBWO">Early in the game, the Sox batters didn’t really leave the infield. It brought back some bad memories.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Five groundouts. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WhiteSox?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WhiteSox</a> <a href="https://t.co/FFALw2Bx7O">pic.twitter.com/FFALw2Bx7O</a></p>— Nick Murawski (@Nick_GGTB) <a href="https://twitter.com/Nick_GGTB/status/1641587792525373440?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 30, 2023</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Menechino Magic never dies! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WhiteSox?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WhiteSox</a></p>— The Last AirBENder (@BenChiTownKid98) <a href="https://twitter.com/BenChiTownKid98/status/1641589044038475780?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 30, 2023</a>
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<p id="Q76AKs">Halfway home, the story of the game was Dylan F***ing Cease.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">5 best pitchers in MLB. Go! <a href="https://t.co/YuLWbzVpHa">pic.twitter.com/YuLWbzVpHa</a></p>— Not Larry (@iamnotlarry_) <a href="https://twitter.com/iamnotlarry_/status/1641594662828879872?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 31, 2023</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Dylan Cease? Nah. Cy Young.</p>— CCC (@ChiClemUCasual) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChiClemUCasual/status/1641597039011143680?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 31, 2023</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Dylan cease tonight <a href="https://t.co/5HdjMUQY1h">pic.twitter.com/5HdjMUQY1h</a></p>— Jeff Colegg (@jmcolegg) <a href="https://twitter.com/jmcolegg/status/1641597843134722048?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 31, 2023</a>
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<p id="ECA6h4">Which was great, because the offense sure was quiet. </p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">7 LOB, Ofer RISP<br><br>I know this team!!!!</p>— Tripples of the Nova (@danielrtripp) <a href="https://twitter.com/danielrtripp/status/1641599286843416578?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 31, 2023</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">White Sox have all that power and so little elevation.</p>— Kindableu (@kindableu) <a href="https://twitter.com/kindableu/status/1641599873408434177?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 31, 2023</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">PLEASE SCORE A RUN FOR DYLAN CEASE OH MY GOD I AM BEGGING PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE</p>— Mike (@ChiSoxFanMike) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChiSoxFanMike/status/1641602383015821315?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 31, 2023</a>
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<p id="rTqY1g">The broadcast decided to air a very awkward interview with Pedro Grifol during Oscar Colás’ first career hit. </p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">I got to see Oscar Colás' first MLB at bat in a tiny portion of my TV screen because the TV broadcast had a double box with an interview. GO FULL SCREEN. It's the guy's first career at bat!</p>— Christopher Kamka (@ckamka) <a href="https://twitter.com/ckamka/status/1641604266937798657?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 31, 2023</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Once again, big shout out to ESPN for making us watch Oscar Colas’ first hit on a quarter of the screen.</p>— Steve-O (@drunkchisoxfan) <a href="https://twitter.com/drunkchisoxfan/status/1641603684571181061?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 31, 2023</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Love that the broadcast doesn’t even acknowledge Colas’s first hit.</p>— ACAB includes Paul Vallas (@TheTyronePalmer) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheTyronePalmer/status/1641603458640773124?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 31, 2023</a>
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<p id="DP0nBa">Not that it mattered; the White Sox left that inning with the bases loaded.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">You know <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WhiteSox?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WhiteSox</a> baseball is back when they’re up to their usual act of leaving runners on base. Deja vu!</p>— Jason Kinander (@JasonKinander) <a href="https://twitter.com/JasonKinander/status/1641605178637058049?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 31, 2023</a>
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<p id="QdxxIL">The <a href="https://www.crawfishboxes.com">Astros</a> finally reached scoring position in the seventh inning, and with Dylan out, we were all bracing for what was going to happen in a Cease-less game.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Bummer in, butt cheeks clenched</p>— Al (Opening Day era) (@baseballgalal) <a href="https://twitter.com/baseballgalal/status/1641607650176630786?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 31, 2023</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Please don’t be a bummer today, Bummer.</p>— Alexis (Reichel SZN ) ️⚧️ (@alesolren) <a href="https://twitter.com/alesolren/status/1641607533243539456?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 31, 2023</a>
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<p id="uxNHc9">And then, what we all knew would happen happened. A wild pitch by Aaron Bummer scored the first run of the game.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Aaron Bummer allowing an inherited runner is White Sox baseball.</p>— BZ (@SoxInsane) <a href="https://twitter.com/SoxInsane/status/1641608868336746497?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 31, 2023</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Last year never ended, Sox fans. <a href="https://t.co/RV7y5AMMsq">pic.twitter.com/RV7y5AMMsq</a></p>— Goff (@Jason1Goff) <a href="https://twitter.com/Jason1Goff/status/1641608601155371008?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 31, 2023</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Bummer is *checks notes* a bummer.</p>— Laura ✌️ ⚾️ (@EllaJay912) <a href="https://twitter.com/EllaJay912/status/1641609026524831744?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 31, 2023</a>
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<p id="wPH51V">After Yoán Moncada made the first out of the next inning trying to stretch a double into a triple, man, it felt bleak.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Incredible bad base running just like 2022.</p>— Jer (@tacogladiator) <a href="https://twitter.com/tacogladiator/status/1641610242906640384?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 31, 2023</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Unbelievable.</p>— Melissa Sage-Bollenbach (@soxmom72) <a href="https://twitter.com/soxmom72/status/1641610247864299522?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 31, 2023</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">it only took 8 innings of <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WhiteSoxBaseball?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WhiteSoxBaseball</a> to not feel dead inside<br><br>the pain is back</p>— ⚾️maryjblond⚾️ (@maryJblond) <a href="https://twitter.com/maryJblond/status/1641610617193627650?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 31, 2023</a>
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<p id="CS4lHF">But then, just like that — it’s a ballgame again. </p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Put that on the board yeeeasss! Yaz donger! And we are tied at 1. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WhiteSox?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WhiteSox</a> <a href="https://t.co/I12mTwbUoC">pic.twitter.com/I12mTwbUoC</a></p>— Richie 2 Sox (@LodiDodi17) <a href="https://twitter.com/LodiDodi17/status/1641611366468288514?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 31, 2023</a>
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<p lang="tr" dir="ltr"> Yasmani piss missile alert <a href="https://t.co/uUNDg6Re8e">pic.twitter.com/uUNDg6Re8e</a></p>— Ali White Sox (@aliwhitesox) <a href="https://twitter.com/aliwhitesox/status/1641611175312912385?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 31, 2023</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Yaz the Redeemer <a href="https://t.co/EDYrOsKobZ">pic.twitter.com/EDYrOsKobZ</a></p>— WhiteSoxSuz (@WhiteSoxSuz) <a href="https://twitter.com/WhiteSoxSuz/status/1641611030836006912?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 31, 2023</a>
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<p id="deXaCF">Andrew Vaughn gives the Sox the lead in the ninth. I don’t believe it. I take back all the mean things I said about him in my group chat. He has very nice, defined eyebrows.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Andrew Motherf*cking Vaughn</p>— Herb Lawrence (@Ecnerwal23) <a href="https://twitter.com/Ecnerwal23/status/1641615009112375296?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 31, 2023</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">THE AV CLUB MEETS AT 830 ON THURSDAYS</p>— Sean O'Brien (Top 0.1% on Heardle) (@baby_nashville) <a href="https://twitter.com/baby_nashville/status/1641614975264337920?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 31, 2023</a>
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<p id="ERGQ7N">Reylo came in to close out the game. He was throwing heat, but soon enough, Houston was back within a run.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Ouch. ReyLo hurting me</p>— Jon (@jonklemke) <a href="https://twitter.com/jonklemke/status/1641616819231375361?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 31, 2023</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">I know baseball season is back when White Sox stresses me out again in the 9th inning lol</p>— Chef Eric (@superthisway) <a href="https://twitter.com/superthisway/status/1641618905985609728?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 31, 2023</a>
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<p id="bSQOd3">NEVER A DOUBT! 162-0 BABY!</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">162-0 folks, YOU HEARD IT HERE FIRST</p>— Sleepy Harold (@Sleepy_Harold_) <a href="https://twitter.com/Sleepy_Harold_/status/1641619579788054529?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 31, 2023</a>
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<p>Hey everyone, you still shouldn’t look at the tire-fire roster, here’s our FREE STUFF!</p> <p class="p--has-dropcap" id="MUCQDu"><em>About a month ago, the </em><a href="https://www.southsidesox.com/"><em>White Sox</em></a><em> released their list of 2023 promotions, and like any good fan desperate to be enthused and writer searching for subject matter, </em><a href="https://www.sbnation.com/e/23253319"><em>I dove right in</em></a><em>. Last week, the club updated their list, with some interesting new additions. So here’s an updated look at the full slate of giveaway goodies at the ballpark this summer.</em></p>
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<p id="4fwsDc">With all the turmoil and drama that has surrounded the team in recent years, the <a href="https://www.southsidesox.com/">Chicago White Sox</a> know precisely what they need in order to win back their disgruntled fanbase: THE 2023 PROMOTIONAL SCHEDULE!</p>
<p id="7bcslr">Because, honestly, if we as fans are going to have to crawl out from beneath the crushing weight of our disappointment to get to the ballpark and see a game, it’s only fair that we should also get some free stuff. </p>
<p id="ni8ATs">Let’s see what these folks have come up with.</p>
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<h4 id="iVr3nS"><strong>April 3: Magnetic Schedule</strong></h4>
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<p id="30SeTR">It’s so cute that they always highlight the magnetic schedule giveaway, even though all of us already <em>know</em> they’ll give you a magnetic schedule during that first homestand of the year. I applaud the commitment. </p>
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<h4 id="SCWPFg"><strong>April 15: 1993 American League West Division Champs Crewneck</strong></h4>
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<p id="VTAofy">Yeah, these are sick as hell. I’m going to want one of these.</p>
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<h4 id="sH0E9y"><strong>April 29: White Sox Hockey Jersey</strong></h4>
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<p id="08ZBGw">I think I prefer last year’s design more, but I know my mom will still make me go to the game with her to get this.</p>
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<h4 id="uhbffd"><strong>May 13: Eloy Jiménez “Hi Mom” Talking Bobblehead</strong></h4>
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<p id="Vh8nty">Okay, first of all — it TALKS?! </p>
<p id="90hRSe">Second of all, this is a super cute giveaway for Mother’s Day weekend. I will speak on behalf of all the White Sox moms out there: We want this bobblehead. </p>
<p id="P1BwmE">And you will get them for us. </p>
<p id="Yo4dHR">And there will be flowers.</p>
<p id="Hkh6QW">And brunch.</p>
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<p id="gVf3uT"><strong>May 14: White Sox Belt Bag</strong></p>
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<p id="zGUC77"><strong>May 20: White Sox Track Jacket</strong></p>
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<p id="JoVclE"><s>Want.</s></p>
<p id="qhjRcr">NEED. </p>
<p id="w241IG">This is dope as hell.</p>
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<h4 id="otE5va"><strong>June 3: White Sox Bucket Hat</strong></h4>
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<p id="IcoFkd">I have to be honest: I don’t love these. It’s giving … Bill Murray vibes. </p>
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<p id="1UXOkr"><strong>June 4: Yoga at the Park</strong></p>
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<p id="TPxWu9">Fans who purchase their tickets through <a href="http://whitesox.com/yoga">whitesox.com/yoga</a> will enjoy a free towel and some on-field yoga prior to the game. I wonder if any of the players will join in?</p>
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<h4 id="nfGmUn"><strong>June 10: White Sox Hawaiian Shirt</strong></h4>
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<p id="S15jTj">Oh my god, you’re going to wear this with the bucket hats, aren’t you?</p>
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<h4 id="d7QZeD"><strong>June 23: NASCAR Night/Cooler Slings</strong></h4>
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<p id="X7ywgK">This isn’t a true giveaway; to get the goods, you’ll have to purchase tickets through packages offered at <a href="http://whitesox.com/NASCAR">whitesox.com/NASCAR</a>. But if you do, you’ll get this thing that could be useful if you only want to make one trip to the Craft Lodge instead of three.</p>
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<p id="QjQxwb"><strong>June 24: White Sox Basketball Jersey</strong></p>
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<p id="cdpmrJ">Do you think that they did this just so that Yasmani Grandal could have some more options for warmups? </p>
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<h4 id="Rq98WU"><strong>July 8: Luis Robert Bobblehead</strong></h4>
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<p id="xfMQ7P">Picture this: It’s a perfect summer weekend in Chicago, the St. Lous Cardinals are in town, AND it’s Luis Robert Bobblehead Day. That’s a pretty big stack of pancakes, folks. Fans are going to be camped out at Gate 5 the night before. This is going to be a great day at the ballpark.</p>
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<p id="6T5qml"><strong>July 29: White Sox Hat</strong></p>
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<p id="11JRE3">The first 20,000 fans will receive this throwback cap featuring the club’s logo from the 1960s. I love to see the underused former logos getting some love!</p>
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<h4 id="l6vNpZ"><strong>August 12: White Sox Football Jersey</strong></h4>
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<p id="I1bjzK">FOOTBAAAAWWWLLLL!</p>
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<p id="BZCFdm"><strong>August 13: Oris Bear Mug</strong></p>
<p id="dLM07K">The club didn’t provide a photo of this, but based on a cursory Google search, it’s exactly what it sounds like: It’s a mug with a teddy bear on it. It’s not my thing, but I guess you could give it to your Nana as a gift or something. </p>
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<p id="bj5Geh"><strong>August 26: Fuzzy ’Stache Dylan Cease Bobblehead</strong></p>
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<p id="WVskWN">Is anyone else weirded out that the ’stache is going to be fuzzy? Who is spending their time feeling the mustache on a bobblehead? Was that actually requested by someone? And what material is being used to make it fuzzy? Do I even want to know?</p>
<p id="ePKB75">Whatever. It’s Dylan Cease. I’ll still want one. </p>
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<h4 id="hRRCGW"><strong>September 2: Los White Sox Soccer Jersey</strong></h4>
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<p id="OcpqWn">Um ... football.</p>
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<h4 id="Zwhf3E"><strong>September 16: Halfway to St. Patrick’s Day </strong></h4>
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<p id="tDiLUb">Dear God, it’s beautiful. </p>
<p id="In3VyQ">I try never to miss Halfway to St. Patrick’s Day at the ballpark. The giveaways are always fantastic, and I can boast about my Irish descent by showing everyone around me that I know the words to Wild Rover. </p>
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<p id="y1Dgzw"><strong>September 30: Hispanic Heritage Night/La Catrina Bobblehead</strong></p>
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<p id="2llYRs">If you want this awesome La Catrina bobblehead, better get in line, fast. They’re only being given to the first 10,000 fans over 21!</p>
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<p id="QDm8o8">The 2023 schedule also features the standard theme nights like Friday Fireworks Nights and Family Sundays. Fan-favorite Dog Day returns on May 2. Pride Night is June 21. The Blue Jays are in town for the Fourth of July Fireworks, and Fan Appreciation Day is October 1.</p>
<p id="lxKEg2">The club is also hosting several multicultural celebration nights, including Asian-American and Pacific Islander Night (May 30) and African-American Heritage Night (August 9).</p>
<p id="gMxHHc">You can check out the full list of promotions at <a href="http://whitesox.com/promos">whitesox.com/promos</a>. Here’s to hoping there will be more reason to visit the ballpark in 2023 than just the promotional schedule.</p>
https://www.southsidesox.com/2023/3/14/23638089/chicago-white-sox-release-updated-2023-promotional-scheduleJacki Krestel