Armando L. Sanchez

Armando L. Sanchez joined the Chicago Tribune as a photojournalist in 2014. He was born and raised in Austin, Texas, and graduated from Western Kentucky University in 2012.

Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner (2) celebrates after a successful double play during the eighth inning at Wrigley Field Sunday, April 27, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: Chicago Cubs lose to the Philadelphia Phillies in extra innings

April 29, 2025 at 7:40 a.m.

Alec Bohm hit a sacrifice fly in the 10th inning and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Chicago Cubs 3-1 on Sunday at Wrigley Field.

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ (8) gets water poured on his head after Happ hit a walk-off RBI single to give the Cubs a 11-10 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers in extra innings at Wrigley Field Tuesday April 22, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: Chicago Cubs walk-off the Los Angeles Dodgers in 10 innings at Wrigley Field

April 23, 2025 at 12:28 a.m.

The Chicago Cubs beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 11-10 at Wrigley Field on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. Ian Happ hit a walk-off RBI single in the 10th inning to secure...

Northwestern players celebrate after defeating Michigan 15-6 to win the Big Ten lacrosse championship on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at Martin Stadium in Evanston. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: Northwestern beats Michigan 15-6 to clinch 3rd straight Big Ten title on ‘Lacrosse Night in Chicago’

April 17, 2025 at 10:34 p.m.

Photos from Northwestern's 15-6 win over Michigan on "Lacrosse Night in Chicago" on April 17, 2025, at Martin Stadium in Evanston.

Jimmy Rodgers, fourth from right, with the group AFRO, African Freedom and Reparations Operative, pose for a portrait during the Day of Action for Higher Ed at the UIC University Hall lawn on April 17, 2025. (E. Jason Wambsgans/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: Day of Action protests at Northwestern and UIC

April 17, 2025 at 8:12 p.m.

Students and professors at Northwestern University and the University of Illinois Chicago held events Thursday as part of the National Day of Action for Higher Ed, a nationwide effort to...

Chicago Bulls guard Coby White (0) walks off the court after the Bulls lost to the Miami Heat, 109-90, in the play-in tournament at the United Center on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: Chicago Bulls lose to the Miami Heat in play-in tournament game

April 17, 2025 at 1:50 p.m.

The Chicago Bulls lost 109-90 to the Miami Heat in the first round of the play-in tournament on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at the United Center.

Chicago Cubs' Jon Berti steals third base during the third inning against the Texas Rangers at Wrigley Field on Monday April 7, 2025. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: Chicago Cubs shut out the Texas Rangers 7-0 on a frigid night at Wrigley Field

April 7, 2025 at 11:10 p.m.

The Chicago Cubs used aggressive base running, timely hits and a stellar outing from left-hander Justin Steele in a 7-0 win over the Texas Rangers on Monday at Wrigley Field.

Cubs relief pitcher Ryan Pressly celebrates after closing out the Padres in the ninth inning of the home opener at Wrigley Field, April 4, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: Chicago Cubs win home opener 3-1 at Wrigley Field

April 4, 2025 at 6:25 p.m.

Photos from the Chicago Cubs' home opener against the San Diego Padres on April 4, 2025.

White Sox reliever Mike Clevinger delivers against Twins center fielder Byron Buxton during the seventh inning on April 2, 2025, at Rate Field. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: Minnesota Twins 6, Chicago White Sox 1

April 2, 2025 at 7:52 p.m.

Photos from the Chicago White Sox's 6-1 loss to the Minnesota Twins on April 2, 2025, at Rate Field.

White Sox reliever Mike Clevinger celebrates after getting the last out of the top of the eighth inning against the Angels on March 27, 2025, at Rate Field. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: Chicago White Sox are 8-1 winners in their season opener at Rate Field

March 28, 2025 at 8:05 a.m.

Photos from the home opener for the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field on March 27, 2025.

Illini fans watch in the final minutes during the second half against Kentucky in round two of the NCAA Tournament at Fiserv Forum on March 23, 2025, in Milwaukee. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Photos: No. 3 seed Kentucky defeats No. 6 seed Illinois in NCAA Tournament

March 24, 2025 at 12:36 p.m.

An Illinois men's basketball team that was inconsistent for stretches this season stumbled out of the gate against Kentucky in the NCAA Tournament second round and never quite found its...

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