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Brawl erupts between fans at White Sox vs. Mets game in Chicago

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 11:03 AM

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Brawl erupts between fans at White Sox vs. Mets game in Chicago

Summary

A significant brawl broke out among fans during the White Sox vs. Mets game at Guaranteed Rate Field on August 23 as groups began punching and kicking each other in the upper deck. KDKA-TV sports anchor Bob Pompeani criticized the scene, expressing concern for safety. On the field, the White Sox secured a 2-1 victory with a walk-off hit in the ninth inning, improving their record to 68-62 for the season. This incident follows a recent brawl involving Chicago baseball fans during a game between the Cubs and White Sox at Wrigley Field.

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Status Watch

•Massive brawl erupts in upper deck during White Sox vs. Mets game.
•Bob Pompeani criticizes fans' behavior as dangerous and unacceptable.
•White Sox win 2-1 with a ninth-inning walk-off hit.
•Win improves White Sox season record to 68-62.
•Brawl follows prior altercation among fans at Cubs game.

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12:37 PMYahoo Sports — White Sox, Mets fans have massive brawl in Chicago
11:03 AMYahoo Sports — “It’s Ridiculous” – Sports Anchor Issues Furious Response After Massive Brawl Erupts Between Fans In White Sox vs. Mets Game

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KDKA-TV sports anchor and internet personality Bob Pompeani issued a scathing attack on a group of fans during the White Sox vs. Mets series finale at Guaranteed Rate Field on Sunday after a massive brawl erupted in the upper deck.
— Yahoo Sports