Rangers vs White Sox Starting Pitcher Matchup - Jun. 15
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After a 5-4, 11-inning loss to the Texas Rangers on Saturday, the Chicago White Sox will look to bounce back Sunday with new arrival Aaron Civale on the mound.
The White Sox’ revolving door at first base continues after the team sent Tim Elko to Triple-A Charlotte and recalled Ryan Noda before Saturday’s game.
“So many people who suffer from different experiences of depression or sadness — they can discover that the love of God is truly healing, that it brings hope,” the first American pope said in a video broadcast on the jumbotron at the White Sox baseball stadium in Chicago.
The Rangers' star lined Tyler Alexander's first pitch to the wall in center, scoring automatic runner Evan Carter.
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It didn’t take long for the Brewers to fulfill veteran right-hander Aaron Civale’s request for a trade. Civale was dealt to the White Sox on Friday for first baseman Andrew Vaughn, a 27-year-old forme
The noted Chicago White Sox fan will deliver a pre-recorded video message to attendees and viewers. Friends of the pope are also expected to speak.
Aaron Civale joined the White Sox on Saturday, giving the right-hander a day to get to know his new Chicago teammates before starting for them after being traded from the Milwaukee Brewers.
Pope Leo spoke for about seven minutes during the event, organized by the Chicago archdiocese and broadcast at Rate Field in Chicago, his hometown.
The Rangers won in extra innings but manager Bruce Bochy was already back in the clubhouse after his 88th career ejection.