In a down time, White Sox players strive to stay upbeat

Before their 5-3 victory over the Indians Saturday night at Progressive Field, the White Sox engaged in their usual pregame activities in the dugout, which typically consists of flying chest bumps, exaggerated high-fives and synchronized dance moves.

One player even took a page out of the pro wrestling playbook, picking up a cooler and pretending to bash a teammate over the head.

It was as entertaining as anything they have done on the field during the nine-game trip that mercifully ends Sunday, and further proof you can take the Sox out of the South Side, but you can't take the South Side out of the Sox.

When a team is struggling as the White Sox have these last five weeks and preparing to…