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‘At the end of the day, it’s on us’: As Chicago White Sox hover around .500, José Abreu dismisses criticism of Tony La Russa

Kyle Tucker of the Houston Astros flips his bat as he flies out to center field in the fourth inning against the Chicago White Sox at Minute Maid Park on Sunday, June 19, 2022, in Houston.

HOUSTON — Houston Astros mascot Orbit walked around foul territory with a small disco ball hanging from a string. The mascot would stop and encourage the person close to the ball to dance.

Orbit neared the left-field foul line, where the Chicago White Sox were stretching Friday. José Abreu was the closest player. Abreu obliged with some dance moves before returning to his stretching.

The next day, Orbit held a sign challenging any Sox player to a

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