Photos: White Sox fall to Red Sox in 10 innings
The AL Central-leading Chicago White Sox tied with the Boston Red Sox in the fourth inning, but ultimately were defeated 9-8 on Saturday night. See photos from the game.
Fans hold a flag remembering the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks on the World Trade Center during the national anthem before a baseball game between the Boston Red Sox and the Chicago White Sox, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Chicago.
Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Dylan Cease delivers against the Boston Red Sox during the first inning of baseball game, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Chicago.
Dylan Cease returns for the White Sox after an offseason where his name was often in the trade rumor mill.
Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Dylan Cease, right, reacts after walking two Boston Red Sox batters during the first inning of baseball game, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Chicago.
Boston Red Sox second baseman Enrique Hernandez, right, throws over the head of Chicago White Sox's Yoan Moncada (10) during the second inning of a baseball game, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Chicago.
Chicago White Sox's Leury Garcia, right, celebrates with teammate Yasmani Grandal, left, after hitting a two-run home run during the second inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Chicago.
Chicago White Sox's Leury Garcia, right, celebrates with teammate Yasmani Grandal, left, after hitting a two-run home run during the second inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Chicago.
Chicago White Sox's Leury Garcia, right, celebrates in front of Boston Red Sox catcher Christian Vazquez, left, after hitting a two-run home run during the second inning of a baseball game, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Chicago.
Chicago White Sox's Yasmani Grandal (24) watches his home run during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Chicago.
Boston Red Sox Bobby Dalbec (29) celebrates with Kyle Schwarber after the Red Sox defeated the Chicago White Sox in 10 innings in a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Chicago.
"Great effort on our part," manager Tony La Russa said. "Heartbreaking, very tough to lose."
CHICAGO — Wilmer Flores flew halfway across the country knowing he would play in just one game before heading back home.