MLB playoffs

Column: Pope Leo’s blessings serve as prelude to a heavenly win in Chicago White Sox playoff opener

A letter from the Vatican to the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday proved that the Lord indeed works in mysterious ways.

	Chicago White Sox take wild-card series Game 1 with a 6-3 win over the Houston Astros

	Game 1 photos: Chicago White Sox 6, Houston Astros 3

	Chicago Cubs are held to 3 hits in 8-0 loss to San Diego Padres in Game 1 of the wild-card series