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Dan Kozlowski flexes for fellow tailgaters in his Pope Leo jersey and papal mitre before the White Sox home opener against the Blue Jays at Rate Field on April 3, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Dan Kozlowski flexes for fellow tailgaters in his Pope Leo jersey and papal mitre before the White Sox home opener against the Blue Jays at Rate Field on April 3, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
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Photos from the Chicago White Sox’s home opener against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rate Field on April 3, 2026.

White Sox right fielder Tristan Peters (29) gets a Gatorade bath from pitcher Erick Fedde after hitting a game-winning RBI single against the Blue Jays for a 5-4 win in 10 innings at Rate Field on April 3, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
White Sox right fielder Tristan Peters (29) gets a Gatorade bath from pitcher Erick Fedde after hitting a game-winning RBI single against the Blue Jays for a 5-4 win in 10 innings at Rate Field on April 3, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
White Sox right fielder Tristan Peters (29) is celebrated by teammates after hitting a game-winning RBI single for a 5-4 win over the Blue Jays in 10 innings at Rate Field on April 3, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
White Sox right fielder Tristan Peters (29) is celebrated by teammates after hitting a game-winning RBI single for a 5-4 win over the Blue Jays in 10 innings at Rate Field on April 3, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
White Sox right fielder Tristan Peters, center, is celebrated by teammates after hitting a game-winning RBI single for a 5-4 win over the Blue Jays in 10 innings at Rate Field on April 3, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
White Sox right fielder Tristan Peters, center, is celebrated by teammates after hitting a game-winning RBI single for a 5-4 win over the Blue Jays in 10 innings at Rate Field on April 3, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
White Sox outfielder Derek Hill slides through home plate to score on a single from right fielder Tristan Peters for a 5-4 win over the Blue Jays in ten innings at Rate Field on April 3, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
White Sox outfielder Derek Hill slides through home plate to score on a single from right fielder Tristan Peters for a 5-4 win over the Blue Jays in ten innings at Rate Field on April 3, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Fans cheer as the White Sox celebrate a 5-4 win over the Blue Jays in ten innings at Rate Field on April 3, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Fans cheer as the White Sox celebrate a 5-4 win over the Blue Jays in ten innings at Rate Field on April 3, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
A Blue Jays fan's sunglasses reflect the scoreboard in the seventh inning of a White Sox-Blue Jays game at Rate Field on April 3, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
A Blue Jays fan's sunglasses reflect the scoreboard in the seventh inning of a White Sox-Blue Jays game at Rate Field on April 3, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Fans reach for a foul ball in the second inning of a White Sox-Blue Jays game at Rate Field on April 3, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Fans reach for a foul ball in the second inning of a White Sox-Blue Jays game at Rate Field on April 3, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
White Sox second baseman Luisangel Acuña, right, beats the tag from Blue Jays second baseman Ernie Clement to steal second base in the second inning at Rate Field on April 3, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
White Sox outfielder Luisangel Acuña, right, beats the tag from Blue Jays second baseman Ernie Clement to steal second base in the second inning at Rate Field on April 3, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
White Sox pitcher Sean Burke throws against the Blue Jays in the third inning at Rate Field on April 3, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
White Sox pitcher Sean Burke throws against the Blue Jays in the third inning at Rate Field on April 3, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Blue Jays starting pitcher Dylan Cease stands on the mound after committing an error against the White Sox in the first inning at Rate Field on April 3, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Blue Jays starting pitcher Dylan Cease stands on the mound after committing an error against the White Sox in the first inning at Rate Field on April 3, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami (5) tips his cap to Blue Jays players before the home opener at Rate Field on April 3, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami (5) tips his cap to Blue Jays players before the home opener at Rate Field on April 3, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
White Sox mascot Southpaw performs before the home opener against the Blue Jays at Rate Field on April 3, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
White Sox mascot Southpaw performs before the home opener against the Blue Jays at Rate Field on April 3, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Chance the Rapper throws the ceremonial first pitch for the White Sox home opener against the Blue Jays at Rate Field on April 3, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Chance the Rapper throws the ceremonial first pitch for the White Sox home opener against the Blue Jays at Rate Field on April 3, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
The Leo High School Choir sings the national anthem before the White Sox home opener against the Blue Jays at Rate Field on April 3, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
The Leo High School Choir sings the national anthem before the White Sox home opener against the Blue Jays at Rate Field on April 3, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
White Sox second baseman Luisangel Acuña greets teammates before the home opener against the Blue Jays at Rate Field on April 3, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
White Sox outfielder Luisangel Acuña greets teammates before the home opener against the Blue Jays at Rate Field on April 3, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Sylvia Herrera gets her hair braided before the White Sox home opener against the Blue Jays at Rate Field on April 3, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Sylvia Herrera gets her hair braided before the White Sox home opener against the Blue Jays at Rate Field on April 3, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
White Sox manager Will Venable greets players before the home opener against the Blue Jays at Rate Field on April 3, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
White Sox manager Will Venable greets players before the home opener against the Blue Jays at Rate Field on April 3, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
The area behind home plate is painted for the White Sox home opener against the Blue Jays at Rate Field on April 3, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
The area behind home plate is painted for the White Sox home opener against the Blue Jays at Rate Field on April 3, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
A pipe band performs for tailgaters before the White Sox home opener against the Blue Jays at Rate Field on April 3, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
A pipe band performs for tailgaters before the White Sox home opener against the Blue Jays at Rate Field on April 3, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
The White Sox starting lineup is posted outside for the home opener against the Blue Jays at Rate Field on April 3, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
The White Sox starting lineup is posted outside for the home opener against the Blue Jays at Rate Field on April 3, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
White Sox general manager Chris Getz talks with reporters before the home opener against the Blue Jays at Rate Field on April 3, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
White Sox general manager Chris Getz talks with reporters before the home opener against the Blue Jays at Rate Field on April 3, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Christine Ottersen, right, gets temporary facial decorations before the White Sox home opener against the Blue Jays at Rate Field on April 3, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Fans get temporary facial decorations before the White Sox home opener against the Blue Jays at Rate Field on April 3, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
White Sox batting helmets are placed on their shelves for the home opener against the Blue Jays at Rate Field on April 3, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
White Sox batting helmets are placed on their shelves for the home opener against the Blue Jays at Rate Field on April 3, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Fans tailgate before the White Sox home opener against the Blue Jays at Rate Field on April 3, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
Fans tailgate before the White Sox home opener against the Blue Jays at Rate Field on April 3, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
A worker takes a close-up picture of a baseball before the White Sox home opener against the Blue Jays at Rate Field on April 3, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
A worker takes a close-up picture of a baseball before the White Sox home opener against the Blue Jays at Rate Field on April 3, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
A pipe band performs for fans before the White Sox home opener against the Blue Jays at Rate Field on April 3, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)
A pipe band performs for fans before the White Sox home opener against the Blue Jays at Rate Field on April 3, 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)