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Jason Kipnis at home playing in Chicago (and getting some pizza)

Indians second basemen Jason Kipnis has a carefully regimented food plan when visiting Chicago.

A Chicago native who lives downtown during the offseason, Kipnis gets to make three trips a season to play the White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field. And each trip always includes a stop to some favorite Chicago-based eateries.

There’s a pizza place, of course, that being Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria. Then there’s Portillo’s, an American-style burger and hot dog joint. And finally a breakfast place, Sarks in the Park.

It’s all part of a schedule—by now more of a routine—that also includes being able to see friends and family.