Snow, rain and cold temperatures couldn’t deter White Sox fans from attending the team’s home opener against the Tigers Thursday afternoon.
Fans grilled and played cornhole while tailgating at Guaranteed Rate Field before the first home game of the 2018 season.
Grace Bauer, the 13-year-old daughter of slain Chicago Police Commander Paul Bauer, placed the game ball on the mound.
A.J. Pierzynski, catcher for the White Sox during the 2005 World Series, threw the first pitch.
Players on the field stand for an in memoriam video. | Erin Brown/Sun-Times
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Players from the White Sox and Tigers stand for the National Anthem. | Erin Brown/Sun-Times
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White Sox fans gather at Guaranteed Rate Field for the home opener against the Tigers. | Erin Brown/Sun-Times
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White Sox fans gather at Guaranteed Rate Field for the home opener. | Erin Brown/Sun-Times
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White Sox fans gather at Guaranteed Rate Field for the home opener against the Tigers. | Erin Brown/Sun-Times
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White Sox fans gather at Guaranteed Rate Field for the home opener against the Tigers. | Erin Brown/Sun-Times
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Aaron Jadernak, left, and Joe Michalski met today playing cornhole. | Erin Brown/Sun-Times
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Barry Hodnik, a retired cop, has been coming to White Sox games for 30 years. “What’s not to love?” | Erin Brown/ Sun-Times
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John McCarthy, from Worth, grills during the tailgate for the White Sox home opener. | Erin Brown/Sun-Times
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The White Sox play against the Tigers for the opener at Guaranteed Rate Field. | Erin Brown/Sun-Times
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Thousands of fans watch the White Sox home opener against the Tigers at Guaranteed Rate Field. | Erin Brown/Sun-Times
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Thousands of fans watch the White Sox during home opener. | Erin Brown/Sun-Times
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A.J. Pierzynski, catcher for the White Sox during the 2005 World Series, throws out the first pitch. | Erin Brown/Sun-Times
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Grace Bauer, the 13-year-old daughter of slain Chicago Police Commander Paul Bauer, places the game ball on the mound. | Erin Brown/Sun-Times
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Players on the field stand for an In Memoriam video. | Erin Brown/Sun-Times
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White Sox players entered the field in luxury cars. | Erin Brown/Sun-Times
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White Sox pitcher Aaron Bummer enters the field at the season opener against the Detroit Tigers at Guaranteed Rate Field Thursday, April 5. | Erin Brown/Sun-Times
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White Sox outfielder Avisail Garcia is on the disabled list with an injured right hamstring. | Erin Brown/Sun-Times
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White Sox designated hitter Matt Davidson enters the field. | Erin Brown/Sun-Times
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