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Chicago White Sox fans in 'Pope hats' celebrate papal-themed night at Rate Field

Chicago White Sox fans donned papal hats for a themed night, but the team's loss left some feeling blessed and others feeling cursed.

By · Published August 15, 2026  14:07 UTC · Updated August 16, 2026  22:27 UTC

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  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 6 distinct news outlets with 6 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 4.
  • Primary Driver: Chicago White Sox fans donned papal hats for a themed night, but the team's loss left some feeling blessed and others feeling cursed.
  • Predictive Outlook: Archynetys algorithmic models forecast this story will fade from trending status over the next 24 hours.
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The Chicago White Sox hosted a papal-themed night at Guaranteed Rate Field, complete with a giveaway of 'pope hats' to fans. The event, dubbed 'Mitre Night,' drew a full house, with the stadium reaching maximum capacity. Fans embraced the theme, with some even cashing in on the novelty hats.

The night began with a rally, with the White Sox taking a 4-3 lead in the ninth inning. However, the Cincinnati Reds rallied late, scoring a run in the top of the 10th inning to take a 5-4 lead. The White Sox failed to respond in the bottom of the 10th, resulting in a 5-4 loss.

The loss spoiled the festive atmosphere, leaving some fans feeling that the papal theme had brought them bad luck. The event was covered by local and national outlets, including the Chicago Sun-Times, Block Club Chicago, and CBS Sports. The Chicago Tribune provided a photo gallery of the game.

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What was the final score of the game?

The Cincinnati Reds beat the Chicago White Sox 5-4 in 10 innings.

What was the significance of the papal-themed night?

The Chicago White Sox hosted a papal-themed night, complete with a giveaway of 'pope hats' to fans. The event drew a full house, with the stadium reaching maximum capacity.

How did fans react to the papal-themed night?

Fans embraced the theme, with some even cashing in on the novelty hats. However, the White Sox's loss left some fans feeling that the papal theme had brought them bad luck.

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