Chicago Slice taking a swing at newest pro sport: Major League Pickleball
"It is the hot activity right now," said Slice co-owner Ron Saslow. "I like the fact that it's fun, it's social, it's easy to learn, it's easy to play."
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"It is the hot activity right now," said Slice co-owner Ron Saslow. "I like the fact that it's fun, it's social, it's easy to learn, it's easy to play."
Andrew Vaughn hit a solo homer for the slumping White Sox, and Michael Kopech (3-6) lasted just four innings in his shortest start of the season.
Addison's own Gabriel "Gaga" Slonina is among those playing in the match.
The participants did it alongside players Lucas Giolito, Gavin Sheets, and Tanner Banks – and Sox broadcaster Jason Benetti.
Chicago has won eight of nine overall, giving the Cubs some serious momentum heading into a weekend series against rival St. Louis in London, England, starting on Saturday.
The White Sox overcame five RBIs by Corey Seager, including a two-run double in the top of the eighth that put Texas ahead 6-4.
Marcus Stroman held Pittsburgh to five hits over seven masterful innings as the Chicago Cubs beat the reeling Pirates 4-0.
The White Sox's last nine home runs have been solo shots.
The Cubs have won eight of their last 10 games, good enough to get within 3.5 games of the division lead.
The Sox closed to to 3-2 in the sixth when Andrew Vaughn and Luis Robert Jr. hit consecutive homers.
