Images: White Sox 2011 Home Opener
Brent Lillibridge scores a run as he slides past Rays catcher Kelly Shoppach during the eighth inning Thursday.
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Manager Ozzie Guillen greets his players during introductions during the home opener.
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Juan Pierre of the Sox heads home with the games first run Thursday.
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Second baseman Gordon Beckham cant catch up with an RBI single by Reid Brignac of the Rays during the eighth inning.
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Alex Rios advances from second to third after tagging up on a flyout by Paul Konerko as Rays third baseman Sean Rodriguez takes the throw.
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Sox manager Ozzie Guillen congratulates starting pitcher Edwin Jackson at the end of Thursdays home opener at U.S. Cellular Field.
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Sox great Minnie Minoso signs autographs before the home opener at U.S. Cellular Field.
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Catcher A.J. Pierzynski congratulates relief pitcher Sergio Santos at the end of the home opener at U.S. Cellular Field Thursday.
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Guillen greets Brent Lillibridge at the dugout steps after he scored in the eighth inning.
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Sox pitcher Edwin Jackson walks off the field after the seventh inning.
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White Sox catcher A.J. Pierzynski hands the ball back to pitcher Edwin Jackson during the eighth inning.
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Sox pitcher Edwin Jackson delivers against the Tampa Bay Rays during Thursdays home opener at U.S. Cellular Field.
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Mayor-elect Rham Emanuel signs autographs before the Sox home opener at U.S. Cellular Field Thursday.
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Chicago Mayor Richard Daley greets fans before the White Sox home opener.
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Sox catcher A.J. Pierzynski talks with starting pitcher Edwin Jackson in the dugout during Thursdays game.
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Chicago Mayor Richard Daley and mayor-elect Rahm Emanuel laugh together before the Sox home opener at U.S. Cellular Field.
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Sox pitcher Edwin Jackson throws against the Tampa Bay Rays during the home opener at U.S. Cellular Field Thursday.
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The 2005 World Series Trophy is displayed in the reception area at U.S. Cellular Field Thursday.
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Johnny Damon of the Rays walks of the field after striking out a second time Thursday.
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Tailgaters Lauren Tholl of Tinley Park and Edgar Rodriguez of Chicago play baggo prior to the White Sox home opener at U.S. Cellular Field Thursday.
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Butch Filip of Algonquin grills for his buddies as they tailgate outside U.S. Cellular Field before the White Sox home opener.
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Sox great Minnie Minoso throws out the ceremonial first pitch to manager Ozzie Guillen during the home opener at U.S. Cellular Field Thursday.
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