Chicago White Sox pitchers Erick Fedde and Kyle Teel celebrated the team's clinching of the American League Wild Card series on Sunday, as fans exhaled after a day marked by superstitious rituals.
The victory secured the White Sox a spot in the postseason, prompting celebrations on the field and in the stands. Throughout the game, supporters adhered to personal routines and talismans, a common tradition in baseball culture.
Photographer Alex Slitz captured the moment of relief and joy as Fedde and Teel embraced following the final out. The win capped a tense series that had fans relying on familiar habits to sway the outcome.
