Frequently Asked Questions
Why did the White Sox blow a 2-0 ALDS series lead against the Guardians?
The White Sox lost two straight at home after taking a 2-0 lead, then got shut out in Game 5. The offense struggled badly, setting a postseason record with 21 strikeouts in a nine-inning game and 75 total across the series.
Who threw out the first pitch in Game 3 of the White Sox ALDS?
Belmont Cameli, a 28-year-old Naperville native and actor best known for playing Garrett Graham in the Prime Video hockey romance Off Campus, threw out the first pitch. Fans had been speculating all day about a big-name celebrity after MLB.com writer Scott Merkin teased the announcement without giving any hints.
What did Ben Shapiro tweet about the White Sox during the ALDS?
On the day the Sox took a 2-0 series lead, Shapiro tweeted that the best thing happening in America was the Chicago White Sox. Fans immediately treated it like a curse, and the Sox went on to lose three straight and exit the playoffs.
Why were White Sox fans chanting 'Green Bay Sucks' during the ALDS against Cleveland?
White Sox fans chanted 'Green Bay Sucks' despite the Packers having nothing to do with the series against the Guardians. Miguel Vargas was even mic'd up in Game 3 and told his third-base coach he couldn't wait for the chants to start.
How many strikeouts did Gavin Williams have in Game 5 of the ALDS?
Gavin Williams struck out 12 White Sox batters in Game 5, helping Cleveland shut out Chicago and advance. The White Sox set an MLB postseason record with 21 strikeouts in that nine-inning game.
Mitchell Kaminski
I’m a Bradley University Sports Communication graduate with five years covering the Chicago White Sox and experience broadcasting for ESPN-partnered Bradley Athletics. I’ve worked as a radio play-by-play announcer in Missouri and currently serve as a TV reporter for ABC 17 News in Columbia.
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