The Chicago White Sox introduced a Humboldt penguin named Pepe to throw a ceremonial first pitch in honor of World Ocean Day. Despite the light-hearted moment, the team lost to the Royals 7-5, highlighting ongoing issues with their pitching staff, which has one of the worst ERAs in the league. Fans humorously engaged on social media, joking about the penguin’s pitching potential and referencing a viral moment involving former NFL player Taylor Lewan's own first pitch. The White Sox are aiming to improve their performance in upcoming games against the Astros.
"Major upgrade for the White Sox pitching staff!" remarked one fan on X.
"Can he start tomorrow?" asked another.
"Billy, this is Pepe. He's a penguin. He is one of the most undervalued birds in baseball. His defect is he can't fly," cracked another.
The White Sox have the ninth-worst team ERA in the majors with a 4.12.
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