Home opener: Indians 7, White Sox 1
The grounds grew takes off the rain tarp in preparation for opening day at U.S. Cellular Field for a game between the Chicago White Sox and Cleveland Indians Friday, April 8, 2016, in Chicago. (John J. Kim / Chicago Tribune)
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Photos from the White Sox’s home opener against the Cleveland Indians.
THe Cleveland Indians celebrate a 7-1 win over the Chicago White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field Friday, April 8, 2016, in Chicago. (John J. Kim / Chicago Tribune)
Chicago White Sox starting pitcher John Danks (50) throughs in the fifth inning against the Cleveland Indians at U.S. Cellular Field Friday, April 8, 2016, in Chicago. (John J. Kim / Chicago Tribune)
Chicago White Sox right fielder Jerry Sands (41) heads to the dugout after grounding out on a double play to end the game against the Cleveland Indians for a 7-1 loss at U.S. Cellular Field Friday, April 8, 2016, in Chicago. (John J. Kim / Chicago Tribune)
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Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Danny Salazar (31) gets off the mound as he is relieved in the sixth inning against the Chicago White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field Friday, April 8, 2016, in Chicago. (John J. Kim / Chicago Tribune)
Chicago White Sox shortstop Jimmy Rollins (7) tosses his bat after striking out to end the eighth inning against the Cleveland Indians at U.S. Cellular Field Friday, April 8, 2016, in Chicago. (John J. Kim / Chicago Tribune)
Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Dan Jennings (43) throws in the eighth inning against the Cleveland Indians at U.S. Cellular Field Friday, April 8, 2016, in Chicago. (John J. Kim / Chicago Tribune)
Cleveland Indians first baseman Mike Napoli (26) tags out Chicago White Sox left fielder Melky Cabrera (53) to end the sixth inning at U.S. Cellular Field Friday, April 8, 2016, in Chicago. (John J. Kim / Chicago Tribune)
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Chicago White Sox starting pitcher John Danks (50) throughs in the fifth inning against the Cleveland Indians at U.S. Cellular Field Friday, April 8, 2016, in Chicago. (John J. Kim / Chicago Tribune)
Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu (79) stands near first base in the fifth inning against the Cleveland Indians at U.S. Cellular Field Friday, April 8, 2016, in Chicago. (John J. Kim / Chicago Tribune)
Chicago White Sox starting pitcher John Danks (50) reacts after giving up the second of two runs in the fifth inning against the Cleveland Indians at U.S. Cellular Field Friday, April 8, 2016, in Chicago. (John J. Kim / Chicago Tribune)
Chicago White Sox bench coach Rick Renteria (17), right, and manager Robin Ventura (23), second from right, watch as third baseman Todd Frazier (21) heads to the dugout after hitting a home run in the fourth inning against the Cleveland Indians at U.S. Cellular Field Friday, April 8, 2016, in Chicago. (John J. Kim / Chicago Tribune)
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Chicago White Sox third baseman Todd Frazier (21) rounds third base after hitting a home run in the fourth inning against the Cleveland Indians at U.S. Cellular Field Friday, April 8, 2016, in Chicago. (John J. Kim / Chicago Tribune)
Cleveland Indians first baseman Mike Napoli (26) tags Chicago White Sox shortstop Jimmy Rollins (7) on a groundout to end the third inning at U.S. Cellular Field Friday, April 8, 2016, in Chicago. (John J. Kim / Chicago Tribune)
Chicago White Sox shortstop Jimmy Rollins (7), left, and pitcher John Danks (50) head to the mound after a throwing error resulted in two runs by the Cleveland Indians in the first inning at U.S. Cellular Field Friday, April 8, 2016, in Chicago. (John J. Kim / Chicago Tribune)
Chicago White Sox starting pitcher John Danks (50) heads to the mound after giving up two runs in the first inning against the Cleveland Indians at U.S. Cellular Field Friday, April 8, 2016, in Chicago. (John J. Kim / Chicago Tribune)
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Chicago White Sox catcher Alex Avila (31), center, watches as a bad throw to first base is retrieved in the outfield as Cleveland Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor (12), left, scores in the first inning at U.S. Cellular Field Friday, April 8, 2016, in Chicago. (John J. Kim / Chicago Tribune)
Chicago White Sox starting pitcher John Danks (50) throws in the first inning against the Cleveland Indians at U.S. Cellular Field Friday, April 8, 2016, in Chicago. (John J. Kim / Chicago Tribune)
Cleveland Indians catcher Yan Gomes (10), left, and pitcher Danny Salazar (31) congratulate each other after a scoreless second inning against the Chicago White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field Friday, April 8, 2016, in Chicago. (John J. Kim / Chicago Tribune)
The Chicago White Sox play the Cleveland Indians in the second inning at U.S. Cellular Field Friday, April 8, 2016, in Chicago. (John J. Kim / Chicago Tribune)
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A quartet of F-18 fighter jets fly past U.S. Cellular Field during opening ceremonies before a game between the Chicago White Sox and Cleveland Indians Friday, April 8, 2016, in Chicago. (John J. Kim / Chicago Tribune)
Chance the Rapper is introduced before throwing out the ceremonial first pitch for a game between the Chicago White Sox and Cleveland Indians at U.S. Cellular Field Friday, April 8, 2016, in Chicago. (John J. Kim / Chicago Tribune)
A large American flag is bundled up towards the end of opening day ceremonies at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago on Friday, April 8, 2016.
(Terrence Antonio James / Chicago Tribune)U.S. military personnel struggle to hold onto an oversized U.S. Flag during opening ceremonies before a game between the Chicago White Sox and Cleveland Indians at U.S. Cellular Field Friday, April 8, 2016, in Chicago. (John J. Kim / Chicago Tribune)
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U.S. military personnel struggle to hold onto their caps and an oversized U.S. Flag during opening ceremonies before a game between the Chicago White Sox and Cleveland Indians at U.S. Cellular Field Friday, April 8, 2016, in Chicago. (John J. Kim / Chicago Tribune)
Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu (79) is driven to the third base line for introductions before the game against the Cleveland Indians at U.S. Cellular Field Friday, April 8, 2016, in Chicago. (John J. Kim / Chicago Tribune)
Chicago White Sox manager Robin Ventura is driven to the third base line during team introductions before a game against the Cleveland Indians at U.S. Cellular Field Friday, April 8, 2016, in Chicago. (John J. Kim / Chicago Tribune)
Snow falls as a picture of Chicago White Sox right fielder Avisail Garcia (26) is shown on the new scoreboard on opening day at U.S. Cellular Field before a game against the Cleveland Indians Friday, April 8, 2016, in Chicago. (John J. Kim / Chicago Tribune)
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Snow falls as fans gather at U.S. Cellular Field for a game between the Chicago White Sox and Cleveland Indians Friday, April 8, 2016, in Chicago. (John J. Kim / Chicago Tribune)
Snow falls as fans gather under the new scoreboard on opening day at U.S. Cellular Field before a game between the Chicago White Sox and Cleveland Indians Friday, April 8, 2016, in Chicago. (John J. Kim / Chicago Tribune)
September Vawter, of Hobart, Ind., catches snowflakes on her tongue as Steve Penrod looks at the outfield on opening day at U.S. Cellular Field before a game between the Chicago White Sox and Cleveland Indians Friday, April 8, 2016, in Chicago. (John J. Kim / Chicago Tribune)
Two women view the new scoreboard on opening day at U.S. Cellular Field before a game between the Chicago White Sox and Cleveland Indians Friday, April 8, 2016, in Chicago. (John J. Kim / Chicago Tribune)
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Fans contend with snowfall on opening day at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago on Friday, April 8, 2016.
(Terrence Antonio James / Chicago Tribune)Chicago White Sox and Cleveland Indians fans tailgate on opening day at U.S. Cellular Field before the game Friday, April 8, 2016, in Chicago. (John J. Kim / Chicago Tribune)
Chicago White Sox groundskeepers place a rain tarp back on the field on opening day at U.S. Cellular Field before a game against the Cleveland Indians Friday, April 8, 2016, in Chicago. (John J. Kim / Chicago Tribune)
Chicago White Sox fans Shawn Finnicum and his daughter, Courtney Finnicum, have their picture taken on opening day at U.S. Cellular Field before a game against the Cleveland Indians Friday, April 8, 2016, in Chicago. (John J. Kim / Chicago Tribune)
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Chicago White Sox head groundskeeper Roger Bossard takes off the rain tarp in preparation for opening day at U.S. Cellular Field before a game against the Cleveland Indians Friday, April 8, 2016, in Chicago. (John J. Kim / Chicago Tribune)
Chicago White Sox head groundskeeper Roger Bossard takes off the rain tarp in preparation for opening day at U.S. Cellular Field before a game against the Cleveland Indians Friday, April 8, 2016, in Chicago. (John J. Kim / Chicago Tribune)
Chicago White Sox pitcher Chris Sale exits the club hours on opening day at U.S. Cellular Field before a game against the Cleveland Indians Friday, April 8, 2016, in Chicago. (John J. Kim / Chicago Tribune)
Lights atop the U.S. Cellular Field scoreboard are reflected off a rain tarp on opening day at U.S. Cellular Field for a game between the Chicago White Sox and Cleveland Indians Friday, April 8, 2016, in Chicago. (John J. Kim / Chicago Tribune)