{"id":15301,"date":"2017-04-03T10:44:36","date_gmt":"2017-04-03T15:44:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/?p=15301"},"modified":"2017-04-03T10:44:36","modified_gmt":"2017-04-03T15:44:36","slug":"white-sox-season-opener","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/white-sox-season-opener\/","title":{"rendered":"White Sox Take on the Detroit Tigers at Today&#8217;s Season Opener"},"content":{"rendered":"<p id=\"arIndex_0\">This afternoon, the Chicago White Sox will begin their 2017 season, kicking off with a game against the Detroit Tigers. At 3:10pm, the game will start as the first under the newly titled Guaranteed Rate Field.<\/p>\n<p id=\"arIndex_1\">Fans attending the game might notice some differences compared to last season, such as brand new concession offerings. Guaranteed Rate Field is introducing delicious new menu items, like a 16-inch brisket mac and grilled cheese, a &#8220;Wok Off&#8221; lo mein dish, a jalape\u00f1o cheddar sausage called &#8220;The Heater,&#8221; a Choco Kebab, Southside mini donuts, and a complete craft burger menu.<\/p>\n<p id=\"arIndex_2\">In light of the recent announcement that Modelo will be replacing Miller Lite as the new official White Sox beer, there will be a Casa Modelo bar on-site as well. Additionally, the Field is introducing a &#8220;Craft Kave&#8221; which will feature craft beers from 38 different breweries.<\/p>\n<p id=\"arIndex_3\">As always, fans can enjoy the ChiSox Bar &amp; Grill before or after the game. Tailgating is also allowed at all White Sox parking lots from two hours prior to the game until the first pitch.<\/p>\n<p id=\"arIndex_4\">\n<p id=\"arIndex_5\">\n<p id=\"arIndex_8\">Check out the complete roster below for today&#8217;s season opener game. Go Sox!<\/p>\n<p id=\"arIndex_9\"><strong>Pitchers:<\/strong> Miguel Gonzalez, Dylan Covey, Derek Holland, Dan Jennings, Jake Petricka, Nate Jones, Zach Putnam, Jose Quintana, James Shields, David Robertson, Michael Ynoa, Anthony Swarzak<\/p>\n<p id=\"arIndex_10\"><strong>Catchers:<\/strong> Geovany Soto, Omar Narvaez<\/p>\n<p id=\"arIndex_11\"><strong>Infielders:<\/strong> Tim Anderson, Jose Abreu, Todd Frazier, Matt Davidson, Yolmer Sanchez, Tyler Saladino<\/p>\n<p id=\"arIndex_12\"><strong>Outfielders:<\/strong> Melky Cabrera, Cody Asche, Jacob May, Leury Garcia<\/p>\n<p id=\"arIndex_13\"><strong>Designated Hitter:<\/strong> Avisail Garcia<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This afternoon, the Chicago White Sox will begin their 2017 season, kicking off with a game against the Detroit Tigers. 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