White Sox host special game with Pope hat giveaway at Rate Field
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 1:08 PM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
The Chicago White Sox will give away 'Pope hats' to fans attending their game against the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday, August 11. This event honors Pope Leo XIV, a Chicago native and White Sox fan. The game will feature additional festivities including on-field recognition by students from Our Lady of Mount Carmel Academy, a performance by organist Nancy Faust, and a ceremonial first pitch by Sister Mary Jo Sobieck. Former White Sox pitcher Donn 'The Pope' Pall will announce 'play ball.'.
- •Game on August 11 at Rate Field against the Cincinnati Reds.
- •All fans receive 'Pope hats' as part of the giveaway.
- •Recognition from local students will occur on the field.
- •Nancy Faust will perform during the game.
- •Former pitcher Donn Pall will make the 'play ball' announcement.
- 1:08 PMYahoo Sports — White Sox to giveaway 'Pope hats' to all fans at Rate Field game Tuesday
"It's shaping up to be a divine night at the Chicago White Sox game.
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