White Sox Fan Pope Leo XIV Keenly Following the Club’s Impressive Season

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White Sox Fan Pope Leo XIV Keenly Following the Club’s Impressive Season

A. J. Pierzynski presented the Pope with the last out ball from Game 1 of the 2005 World Series, which Chicago won. When Pierzynski told him that the White Sox (41-31) were leading the AL Central, he replied, "Oh, I'm watching and paying attention, don't worry." The club plans to pay tribute to Leo on August 11 against Cincinnati.

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