Photos: Chicago White Sox fall to the Athletics on Jackie Robinson Day at Rate Field

April 16, 2025 by Chicago Tribune

The Chicago White Sox lost to the Athletics 12-3 in a game that featured a trio of three-run home runs at Rate Field as the teams observed Jackie Robinson Day on Tuesday, April 15, 2025.

A young boy patiently waits for an autograph from Chicago White Sox center fielder Luis Robert Jr. on Jackie Robinson Day at Rate Field in Chicago on April 15, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago White Sox players wear the number 42 in honor of Jackie Robinson as they stand for the national anthem before the start of a game against the Athletics at Rate Field in Chicago on April 15, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago White Sox players wear the number 42 in honor of Jackie Robinson as they stand for the national anthem before the start of a game against the Athletics at Rate Field on April 15, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Athletics right fielder Lawrence Butler wears an undershirt bearing the numbers 42 in honor of Jackie Robinson in the seventh inning of a game against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field in Chicago on April 15, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago White Sox designated hitter Andrew Vaughn hits a 3-run home run in the first inning of a game against the Athletics at Rate Field in Chicago on April 15, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago White Sox designated hitter Andrew Vaughn hits a three-run home run in the first inning of a game against the Athletics at Rate Field in Chicago on April 15, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago White Sox designated hitter Andrew Vaughn rounds the bases after hitting a 3-run home run in the first inning of a game against the Athletics at Rate Field in Chicago on April 15, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago White Sox designated hitter Andrew Vaughn rounds the bases after hitting a three-run home run in the first inning of a game against the Athletics at Rate Field in Chicago on April 15, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago White Sox designated hitter Andrew Vaughn rounds the bases after hitting a 3-run home run in the first inning of a game against the Athletics at Rate Field in Chicago on April 15, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago White Sox designated hitter Andrew Vaughn rounds the bases after hitting a three-run home run in the first inning of a game against the Athletics at Rate Field in Chicago on April 15, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago White Sox designated hitter Andrew Vaughn is congratulated in the dugout after hitting a 3-run home run in the first inning of a game against the Athletics at Rate Field in Chicago on April 15, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago White Sox designated hitter Andrew Vaughn is congratulated in the dugout after hitting a three-run home run in the first inning of a game against the Athletics at Rate Field in Chicago on April 15, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Sean Burke delivers to the Athletics in the first inning of a game at Rate Field in Chicago on April 15, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Sean Burke walks through the dugout after the first inning of a game against the Athletics at Rate Field in Chicago on April 15, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago White Sox shortstop Chase Meidroth fields a ground ball before throwing out Athletics hitter Lawrence Butler in the 8th inning of a game at Rate Field in Chicago on April 15, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago White Sox shortstop Chase Meidroth fields a ground ball before throwing out Athletics hitter Lawrence Butler in the eighth inning of a game at Rate Field in Chicago on April 15, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago White Sox shortstop Chase Meidroth throws out Athletics hitter Lawrence Butler on a ground out in the 8th inning of a game at Rate Field in Chicago on April 15, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago White Sox shortstop Chase Meidroth throws out Athletics hitter Lawrence Butler in the eighth inning at Rate Field on April 15, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago White Sox second baseman Chase Meidroth loses his helmet on a swing in the first inning of a game against the Athletics at Rate Field in Chicago on April 15, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Mike Clevinger follows through on a pitch to the Athletics in the ninth inning of a game at Rate Field in Chicago on April 15, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Sean Burke makes a throwing error to second base in the second inning of a game against the Athletics at Rate Field in Chicago on April 15, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago White Sox manager Will Venable (right) looks on in the ninth inning of a game between the Sox and the Athletics at Rate Field in Chicago on April 15, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago White Sox center fielder Luis Robert Jr. strikes out in the fifth inning of a game against the Athletics at Rate Field in Chicago on April 15, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Brandon Eisert makes a throw to first bas on an infield grounder in the fifth inning of a game against the Athletics at Rate Field in Chicago on April 15, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Brandon Eisert makes a throw to first base on an infield grounder in the fifth inning of a game against the Athletics at Rate Field in Chicago on April 15, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Sean Burke delivers to the Athletics in the first inning of a game at Rate Field in Chicago on April 15, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago White Sox first baseman Nick Maton has a laugh with an umpire in the 8th inning of a game against the Athletics at Rate Field in Chicago on April 15, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune) — Chicago White Sox first baseman Nick Maton has a laugh with an umpire in the eighth inning of a game against the Athletics at Rate Field in Chicago on April 15, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Athletics first baseman Tyler Soderstrom hits a 3-run home run the first inning of a game against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field in Chicago on April 15, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune) — Athletics first baseman Tyler Soderstrom hits a three-run home run in the first inning of a game against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field in Chicago on April 15, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Athletics first baseman Tyler Soderstrom (left) is congratulated by teammate Lawrence Butler after Soderstrom hit a 3-run home run the first inning of a game against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field in Chicago on April 15, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune) — Athletics first baseman Tyler Soderstrom (left) is congratulated by teammate Lawrence Butler after Soderstrom hit a three-run home run in the first inning of a game against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field in Chicago on April 15, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Athletics baserunner Lawrence Butler advances to third base in the first inning of a game against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field in Chicago on April 15, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Athletics first baseman Tyler Soderstrom (center) is congratulated by teammate Lawrence Butler (left) after Soderstrom hit a 3-run home run the sixth inning of a game against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field in Chicago on April 15, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune) — Athletics first baseman Tyler Soderstrom (center) is congratulated by teammate Lawrence Butler (left) after Soderstrom hit a three-run home run in the sixth inning of a game against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field in Chicago on April 15, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago White Sox fans take in the action in the ninth inning of a game between the Sox and the Athletics at Rate Field in Chicago on April 15, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Chicago White Sox shortstop Chase Meidroth stands in the dugout after a loss to the Athletics at Rate Field in Chicago on April 15, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)