HOUSTON — The White Sox carried their loose clubhouse energy right into the postseason Wednesday, jumping Houston for four runs in the first inning of Game 2 of the American League Wild Card Series after taking the opener.
The spark has been showing up before first pitch as much as during the early innings. In the Chicago dugout, right-hander Mike Vasil and third-base coach Justin Jirschele have kept alive a choreographed pregame dance that began during the regular season.
Quick facts
- The White Sox scored four first-inning runs in Game 2 of the AL Wild Card Series at Houston.
- Chicago entered the game after winning Game 1.
- Mike Vasil and third-base coach Justin Jirschele lead a regular pregame dance routine.
- Catcher Drew Romo appeared to join the dugout tradition Wednesday.
- Vasil is sidelined for the season after Tommy John surgery in Spring Training.
As the dugout claps along, Vasil and Jirschele take the middle of the room and go through their moves. It has become a familiar part of the club’s routine, with Romo seemingly getting involved before Wednesday’s game.
Vasil will not pitch this season after having Tommy John surgery during Spring Training, but he has remained a lively presence around the team. The right-hander has settled into an unofficial role as Chicago’s clubhouse entertainment director while rehabbing.
Before Game 2 at Daikin Park, Vasil joined Davis Martin and Tyler Davis for a visit to the train beyond left field. Then it was back to the dugout, where the White Sox kept the music, movement and early-game offense rolling in October.
