Summary:
- Luis Robert Jr.'s 422-feet homer secured a 5-3 victory for the White Sox in the Crosstown Cup.
- The homer marked one of the highlights of a challenging season for the White Sox.
- Elvis Andrus appreciated the passionate celebration from Robert, emphasizing the emotional aspect of the game.
- The victory allowed the White Sox to tie the series against the Cubs in their final 2023 matchup.
This is the Crosstown Cup, symbolic of a year's city series victory between the Cubs and the White Sox. The North Siders had hoped to win it outright on Wednesday since they had swept the South Siders at Guaranteed Rate Field in July. But the All-Star for the White Sox had other ideas with a smashing moment in the seventh inning. Luis Robert Jr.'s 30-second homer of the year, one that traveled 422 feet into the left field bleachers, was the winning run in a 5-3 White Sox triumph, though many people remember his spin and his bat flip as being the moments of the game. It was an enthusiastic moment in a very difficult season for the White Sox. This homer and win over the Cubs are arguably one of their highlights.
It was certainly something that Elvis Andrus enjoyed, especially the celebration from Robert. The parents were saying some funny things, so I think that was a way for him to show them who's the boss today. I always loved it. I love seeing passion from players. Sometimes people don't like it, but I love it. It's part of the game and when it comes out at the right moment, it's got nothing but good things to do.
Indeed, a fun moment for Robert and the White Sox, who even the series here in 2023, in what will be the final game between the South Siners and the Cubs. The game took place on Wednesday at Wrigley Field at 7:05 p.m.