The Chicago White Sox are suddenly the talk of the Second City. After years, even decades, of futility, the South Siders finally have the kind of young, exciting team that fans love. And even better, they are a good, young and exciting team. Chicago took a quick 2-0 series lead over their division rivals, the Cleveland Guardians, winning both road games and setting up a big third game at Rate Field. A great third game not only because the White Sox had a chance to clinch an appearance in the American League Championship Series, but also because of the chance to do it at home. This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners. If you register or place a bet, FOX News may receive compensation. This content was created by a team working independently of the FOX newsroom. As hard as it may be to believe, a victory in Game 3 would be the first decisive victory against home White Sox fans since… 1906. Three years after the first flight. A year before the first color photograph. And two years before Ford released the first Model T. THE WHITE SOX RIDE ANOTHER DRAMATIC COME BACK VICTORY TO BEAT THE GUARDIANS AND TAKE THE 2-0 LEAD IN THE ALDS AND the fans were ready. Rate Field was packed for the first pitch, with an electric and jubilant atmosphere, something that seemed virtually impossible just two years ago. Fans arrive before Game 3 of the American League Division Series between the Chicago White Sox and the Cleveland Guardians at Rate Field in Chicago, Illinois, on Oct. 7, 2026. (Michael Reaves/Getty Images) They were even more excited when speculation began online that there would be a big Chicago name heading to the mound for the ceremonial first pitch. Some thought of former President Barack Obama, perhaps Michael Jordan, who of course played for the White Sox, Derrick Rose, or even the team’s most famous fan: Pope Leo XIV.MLB.com’s Scott Merkin sent anticipation to a fever pitch when he posted on X that there would be a “big name” heading to the mound. “No clues are given, so just do it,” he said. Imagine taking your young son to the biggest White Sox playoff game of his life, literally, and telling him to expect to see a big local figure there too. The Pope? Michael Jordan? A former president? Any other Chicago legends? A popular White Sox player? That anticipation, after spending a fortune on playoff tickets and fighting traffic and stadium security to get to the building and it’s…Belmont Cameli. Actor Belmont Cameli watches after throwing out the first pitch before Game 3 of the American League Division Series between the Chicago White Sox and the Cleveland Guardians at Rate Field on October 7, 2026, in Chicago, Illinois. (Getty Images) CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Quick, try to figure out who Belmont Cameli is without looking it up. Well, we looked it up and yeah, we’re still not sure what they were thinking. Apparently, Cameli is an actor best known for playing a hockey player in an Amazon series, “Off Campus.” Maybe Merkin said he wouldn’t give any clues because he had no idea who Belmont Cameli was. THE CRAIG CARTON SHOW: UNFILTERED, UNAPPOLOGIZED AND UNMISSABLE. DOWNLOAD YOUR DAILY PODCAST NOW! To be fair to the White Sox, he is from nearby Naperville, Illinois, so there is some local connection there. It’s also a huge disappointment to go into a game expecting a big name and get a virtually unknown actor. An the publication said. Actor Belmont Cameli watches before throwing out the first pitch before Game 3 of the American League Division Series between the Cleveland Guardians and the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (MLB Photos via Getty Images) To her credit, at least Cameli gave it her all. The frenzied White Sox home crowd got over the disappointment quickly, as they jumped out to a 1-0 lead in the first inning. But the Guardians responded strongly, scoring nine runs and holding off Chicago’s powerful offense. The day started with a huge disappointment and ended with a 9-3 loss to set up game four. OUTKICK IS NOW AVAILABLE ON THE FOX NEWS APP: CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD But hey, the good news for White Sox fans is that the team has another chance to bring out a complete nobody to throw out the first pitch for Game 4 on Thursday night. Ian Miller is a writer at OutKick.
