Chicago White Sox celebrate 'Pope Night' at Tuesday's game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 5:00 PM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
The Chicago White Sox hosted a 'Pope Hat Night' on August 11, 2026, honoring Pope Leo XIV during their game against the Cincinnati Reds. All 38,113 fans received a complimentary Sox-themed pope hat. Pitcher Mike Vasil, who is out for the season, inspired the team, and players embraced the theme with celebratory home runs. Sister Mary Jo Sobieck threw the first pitch, and Southpaw, the mascot, donned a papal costume. White Sox executive vice president Brooks Boyer expressed appreciation for the connection to the pope's childhood team while considering the event's future.
- •White Sox lead the AL Central since early July.
- •Mike Vasil is out for the season due to Tommy John surgery.
- •Sister Mary Jo Sobieck threw the ceremonial first pitch.
- •All fans received free Sox-themed pope hats.
- •Celebratory home runs included players wearing popes hats.
- 5:00 PMYahoo Sports — CHSN broadcast navigates White Sox ‘Pope Night’
"The Chicago White Sox have been one of the best stories in baseball this year. Just two years after going 41-121 and breaking the MLB’s single-season loss record, Chicago has been in first place in the AL Central since early July. Pitcher Mike Vasil is out for the season due to Tommy John surgery, but…
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