The Chicago White Sox are one game from the ALCS. On Wednesday, they will play Game 3 of the ALDS at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago against the Cleveland Guardians. The White Sox lead 2-0, and a win will move them closer. One of those hoping that happens is Anthony Rizzo.
Yes, that Anthony Rizzo.
The first baseman who helped lead the Cubs to their first World Series in 108 years in 2016. Rizzo, now a baseball analyst, explains why the White Sox are the team to cheer for, per Michele Steele of WGN. In fact, he will be bringing his young son along to watch the South Siders.
“We'll be enjoying playoff baseball… this White Sox team is an easy team to root for; it seems like they're a band of brothers,” Rizzo said to WGN Radio.
The White Sox have been the biggest surprise this year. After 3 years of 100+ losses, the White Sox made it to the playoffs as a Wild Card. It marks their first October appearance since 2021. They then swept the Houston Astros in two games to play the AL Central Division winners.
A combination of factors, including effective bullpen management, a lively clubhouse culture, offensive gains, and smart trades, helped explain Chicago's radical turnaround.
Article Continues BelowIf the White Sox win on Wednesday, they will face the Tampa Bay Rays or New York Yankees in the ALCS. Currently, the Rays lead the Yankees 2-0, with Game 3 scheduled for Wednesday at Yankee Stadium at 7:00 pm CST/8:00 pm EST.
Game 1 of the ALCS is scheduled for Monday, October 12.