What to Know for this Upcoming Homestand
By Danny Stewart
This weekend, the final homestand of what has been an exciting 2020 regular season will see a crosstown matchup between the playoff bound White Sox and Cubs.
The South Side Edition of the Wintrust Crosstown Series holds much more than a baseball battle at Guaranteed Rate Field. For just the third time in history, the White Sox and Cubs have reached MLB’s postseason in the same year.
As both teams eye to clinch their respective divisions, AL MVP favorite José Abreu looks to lead the Sox to one more regular season series win before the White Sox enter their first postseason matchup since 2008.
Here’s what you can expect to see from the Sox during the homestand:
At the ballpark
· WE’RE IN! For the first time in 12 years, the White Sox are headed to the postseason! Official 2020 White Sox Postseason gear and much more is now available at the Chicago Sports Depot! The Depot is open at 35th and Shields on Tuesdays-Saturdays from 12–4 p.m. Masks and social distancing are REQUIRED at all times in the store. For the most up-to-date information follow @whitesoxstore on Instagram.
· The White Sox Home Run Sweepstakes, presented by Modelo, is ongoing for the final home series against the Cubs! The sweepstakes will give fans (ages 21 and older) opportunities to win an autographed White Sox jersey, with one lucky grand prize winner receiving two (2) White Sox 2021 full season tickets and a White Sox and Modelo co-branded swag bag! Every home run from the American League’s home run leaders that hits the bottle on the Modelo Tarp in Sec. 160 will give fans the chance to win! Enter now at whitesox.com/hrsweeps.
#ChangeTheGame — This crosstown series is the best time for Sox fans to be seen and heard at Guaranteed Rate Field! Fans are encouraged to showoff their South Side pride in photos and videos on social media using the hashtag #ChangeTheGame. Fan posts will be displayed on the centerfield video board at the ballpark for the players to see!
· Keep an eye out for more FANtastic Faces in the stands for this series against the Cubs! Chicago White Sox Charities (CWSC) reopened the fan cutout initiative on Sept. 4 and the Sox fan turnout for this crosstown classic will be immense! During both waves of the FANtastic Faces initiative, 3000 cutouts were purchased by Sox fans, raising more than $100,000 for CWSC! Thank you White Sox fans!
At home
· Step up to the plate and vote! The right to vote remains one of the greatest, most valuable rights of any American. This November, the White Sox are encouraging fans to ensure their voices are heard. National Voter Registration Day was Sept. 22, but voters are eligible to register until Oct. 18 before Election Day on Nov. 3. For more information and resources on voting and participating in the 2020 Census, head to whitesox.com/vote.
· This weekend only, participate in the Sox Swag G-Elite-O Sweepstakes! There’s no better way for fans to commemorate Lucas Giolito’s no-hitter than with a signed Sox cap and ball from the ace pitcher who threw the historic feat! The sweepstakes ends this Sunday, Sept. 27 at 11:59 p.m. CST, so enter today!
· White Sox Fan Appreciation Day will be this Sunday and as a special thank you to White Sox fans, the Sox are holding a giveaway contest! Fans can follow the @whitesox Twitter account and retweet the Fan Appreciation Day tweets throughout Sunday’s game for chances to win awesome White Sox prizes! Prizes include 2021 tickets, autographed items, White Sox apparel and more! There will be prizes given out every inning with one (1) grand prize winner in the 9th inning. Thank you for an awesome season White Sox fans, be ready to retweet on Sunday for a chance to win!
· This Friday’s Fan Appreciation Sox Split 50/50 Raffle, presented by Wintrust, features a $100,000 guaranteed mega jackpot! As a thank you to White Sox fans, starting at 8:00 a.m. on Sept. 25 and running through the 7th inning of that day’s game, fans can purchase raffle tickets for a chance to win the biggest jackpot this season! As an additional treat, there will be a ticket special with 100 tickets only costing $20 and 350 tickets for just $50! Also, there will be early bird prizes, featuring 20 autographed items from this year’s roster, for those that play from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. CST! The regular Sox Split raffle will continue for Saturday and Sunday’s games. Good Luck Sox fans and thank you for your dedication this season!
· This weekend is the LAST CHANCE for fans to participate in the White Sox Car Raffle! Through Sept. 28, fans can purchase raffle tickets at whitesox.com/soxcar to enter for a chance to win a Sox-themed Mazda CX-30, courtesy of Mazda of Orland Park. Valid Illinois residents only.
· Fans can still vote for Tim Anderson to be the 2020 Roberto Clemente Award Winner. This prestigious award annually recognizes a Major League player who best represents the game of baseball through extraordinary character, community involvement, philanthropy, and positive contributions, both on and off the field.
· “PROGRAMS! GET YOUR PROGRAMS HERE!” Please peruse the second digital edition of the 2020 White Sox Program now at whitesox.com! This online program features beautifully designed pages and unique stories from within the White Sox organization, and it’s FREE! This edition celebrates Lucas Giolito’s no-hitter, highlights the White Sox’ high-powered offense and strong bullpen, and takes a closer look at our favorite Rookie of the Year candidate, Luis Robert!
· Since the White Sox are in the playoffs and are finishing the season against the North Siders, this weekend is the perfect opportunity to surprise a fellow White Sox fan with a unique scoreboard message! For a limited time, fans can donate $50 benefitting CWSC and receive a digital photo of a personalized message and image displayed on the iconic centerfield video board at Guaranteed Rate Field!
· Ticket packages for the 2021 White Sox season can be secured right now at whitesox.com or by calling 312–674–1000! The 2021 schedule is subject to change and finalized game times will be revealed at a later date.
Stay up to date on all things White Sox baseball throughout the season by visiting whitesox.com.
