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The White Sox’ first postseason series win in more than two decades may have had something to do with a little divine intervention, fans joked.
The Chicago White Sox won their first playoff series since 2005. The victory feels more sacred now that the team has revealed Pope Leo's letter invoking "Almighty abundant blessing" toward the team.
In his Sept. 9 message, Pope Leo said he was "pleased" to receive the team chair's "kind letter" and "most grateful for this thoughtful gesture."