White Sox mascot impresses with 79 mph pitch during game against Rangers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 12:15 PM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
The Chicago White Sox faced the Texas Rangers this week, winning 11-7 on Tuesday after an earlier defeat of 11-2. While the games attracted some fan attention, the White Sox mascot captured the spotlight after throwing an impressive pitch clocked at 79 mph. The event sparked a wave of social media reactions, with fans drawing comparisons to Hall of Famer Randy Johnson and suggesting the mascot could be a potential pitching option. The White Sox are set to continue their series against the Rangers on Wednesday evening.
- •White Sox win 11-7 against Rangers after losing 11-2 on Monday.
- •Mascot throws 79 mph pitch, drawing comparisons to Randy Johnson.
- •Fans express excitement and suggest mascot could pitch in games.
- •Next game against Rangers scheduled for Wednesday evening.
- 12:15 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Insane’ – White Sox mascot compared to ‘prime Randy Johnson’ after throwing impressive pitch
"The Chicago White Sox have recently been in action against the Texas Rangers, but their clashes are not what many fans are talking about this week. The White Sox beat the Rangers 11-7 on Tuesday after losing their previous meeting 11-2 earlier this week.
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