Photos from the Chicago White Sox’s 4-2 loss to the Kansas City Royals in Game 1 of a doubleheader on April 17, 2024, at Guaranteed Rate Field.
White Sox center field fielder Dominic Fletcher makes a catch during a game against the Royals on April 17, 2024, at Guaranteed Rate Field. (Vincent Alban/Chicago Tribune)
White Sox catcher Martín Maldonado (15) reacts after striking out during a game against the Royals on April 17, 2024, at Guaranteed Rate Field. (Vincent Alban/Chicago Tribune)
White Sox pitcher Michael Kopech delivers against the Royals on April 17, 2024, at Guaranteed Rate Field. (Vincent Alban/Chicago Tribune)
White Sox first baseman Gavin Sheets swings through a hit against the Royals on April 17, 2024, at Guaranteed Rate Field. (Vincent Alban/Chicago Tribune)
White Sox second baseman Nicky Lopez smiles while throwing a ball in during a game against the Royals on April 17, 2024, at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago. (Vincent Alban/Chicago Tribune)
White Sox players talk with reliever Michael Kopech during a game against the Royals on April 17, 2024, at Guaranteed Rate Field. (Vincent Alban/Chicago Tribune)
White Sox center fielder Dominic Fletcher runs to first base after a hit against the Royals on April 17, 2024, at Guaranteed Rate Field. (Vincent Alban/Chicago Tribune)
White Sox starting pitcher Jonathan Cannon delivers during a game against Royals on April 17, 2024, at Guaranteed Rate Field. (Vincent Alban/Chicago Tribune)
White Sox catcher Martín Maldonado walks off the field after striking out during a game against the Royals on April 17, 2024, at Guaranteed Rate Field. (Vincent Alban/Chicago Tribune)
White Sox starting pitcher Jonathan Cannon (48) receives high-fives from teammates during a game against the Royals on April 17, 2024, at Guaranteed Rate Field. (Vincent Alban/Chicago Tribune)
The sparse crowd looks on during Game 1 of a White Sox-Royals doubleheader on April 17, 2024, at Guaranteed Rate Field. (Vincent Alban/Chicago Tribune)
White Sox center fielder Dominic Fletcher (7), and Chicago White Sox left fielder Andrew Benintendi smile while running from the outfield on April 17, 2024, at Guaranteed Rate Field. (Vincent Alban/Chicago Tribune)
White Sox shortstop Braden Shewmake watches his hit during a game against the Royals on April 17, 2024, at Guaranteed Rate Field. (Vincent Alban/Chicago Tribune)
White Sox pitcher Michael Kopech delivers during a game against the Royals on April 17, 2024, at Guaranteed Rate Field. (Vincent Alban/Chicago Tribune)
White Sox starting pitcher Jonathan Cannon walks off the field during his major-league debut against the Royals on April 17, 2024, at Guaranteed Rate Field. (Vincent Alban/Chicago Tribune)
White Sox left fielder Andrew Benintendi catches a foul ball during a game against the Royals on April 17, 2024, at Guaranteed Rate Field. (Vincent Alban/Chicago Tribune)
White Sox starting pitcher Jonathan Cannon delivers against the Royals on April 17, 2024, at Guaranteed Rate Field. (Vincent Alban/Chicago Tribune)
Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr., right, celebrates a home run by catcher Salvador Perez (13) during a game against the White Sox on April 17, 2024, at Guaranteed Rate Field. (Vincent Alban/Chicago Tribune)
White Sox shortstop Paul DeJong (29) receives high-fives in the dugout after hitting a two-run home run against the Royals on April 17, 2024, at Guaranteed Rate Field. (Vincent Alban/Chicago Tribune)
White Sox left fielder Andrew Benintendi is tagged out at second base against the Royals on April 17, 2024, at Guaranteed Rate Field. (Vincent Alban/Chicago Tribune)
White Sox left fielder Andrew Benintendi is tagged out at second base against the Royals on April 17, 2024, at Guaranteed Rate Field. (Vincent Alban/Chicago Tribune)
White Sox reliever Dominic Leone delivers against the Royals on April 17, 2024, at Guaranteed Rate Field. (Vincent Alban/Chicago Tribune)
White Sox center fielder Dominic Fletcher (7) reacts after a 4-2 loss to the Royals on April 17, 2024, at Guaranteed Rate Field. (Vincent Alban/Chicago Tribune)
White Sox starting pitcher Jonathan Cannon receives high-fives in the dugout during a game against the Royals on April 17, 2024, at Guaranteed Rate Field. (Vincent Alban/Chicago Tribune)
White Sox shortstop Paul DeJong watches his two-run homer in the second inning against the Royals on April 17, 2024, at Guaranteed Rate Field. (Vincent Alban/Chicago Tribune)
White Sox starting pitcher Jonathan Cannon sits in the dugout during his major-league debut against the Royals on April 17, 2024, at Guaranteed Rate Field. (Vincent Alban/Chicago Tribune)
White Sox center fielder Dominic Fletcher (7) reacts after a 4-2 loss to the Royals on April 17, 2024, at Guaranteed Rate Field. (Vincent Alban/Chicago Tribune)
Spectators watch a game between the White Sox and Royals on April 17, 2024, at Guaranteed Rate Field. (Vincent Alban/Chicago Tribune)
White Sox shortstop Paul DeJong rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run in the second inning against the Royals on April 17, 2024, at Guaranteed Rate Field. (Vincent Alban/Chicago Tribune)
White Sox shortstop Paul DeJong receives high-fives in the dugout after hitting a home run against the Royals on April 17, 2024, at Guaranteed Rate Field. (Vincent Alban/Chicago Tribune)
White Sox starting pitcher Jonathan Cannon walks in the dugout against the Royals on April 17, 2024, at Guaranteed Rate Field. (Vincent Alban/Chicago Tribune)
White Sox left fielder Andrew Benintendi exits the field after being tagged out at second base against the Royals on April 17, 2024, at Guaranteed Rate Field. (Vincent Alban/Chicago Tribune)
A young White Sox fan participates in the seventh-inning stretch during a game against the Royals on April 17, 2024, at Guaranteed Rate Field. (Vincent Alban/Chicago Tribune)
White Sox shortstop Paul DeJong (29) receives high-fives in the dug out after hitting a home run against the Royals on April 17, 2024, at Guaranteed Rate Field. (Vincent Alban/Chicago Tribune)
White Sox designated hitter Eloy Jiménez (74) walks off the field after an out against the Royals on April 17, 2024, at Guaranteed Rate Field. (Vincent Alban/Chicago Tribune)
White Sox starting pitcher Jonathan Cannon high-fives a teammate before a game against the Royals on April 17, 2024, at Guaranteed Rate Field. (Vincent Alban/Chicago Tribune)
White Sox starting pitcher Jonathan Cannon receives high-fives from teammates during a game against the Royals on April 17, 2024, at Guaranteed Rate Field. (Vincent Alban/Chicago Tribune)
