Guardians Pitcher Nearly Perfect in White Sox Loss on September 2024
- The Chicago White Sox are on track to surpass the 1962 New York Mets' record for most losses in a season.
- In a recent game, rookie pitcher Joey Cantillo of the Guardians retired the first 20 batters and struck out 10, leading to a 5-3 victory.
- The White Sox's ongoing struggles raise concerns about their ability to avoid infamy as they sit only eight losses away from tying the Mets' record.
The 2024 Chicago White Sox are struggling significantly, currently on pace to break the record for the most losses in a single season, previously held by the 1962 New York Mets. In a recent game against the Cleveland Guardians, the White Sox suffered their 112th defeat, marking their 13th consecutive loss at home and their 25th in the last 26 games at Guaranteed Rate Field. This poor performance has left them 40.5 games out of fourth place in the American League Central. Cleveland rookie pitcher Joey Cantillo showcased an impressive performance, retiring the first 20 batters he faced and striking out 10, despite having an 8.47 ERA in his previous starts. The White Sox managed only one hit until the seventh inning, when Andrew Benintendi broke the silence with a two-out single. This game highlighted the White Sox's ongoing struggles, as they have scored 104 fewer runs than any other team this season. Interestingly, the White Sox have had more success against the first-place Guardians than any other team, winning five games against them this season. However, this recent loss further solidifies their position as one of the worst teams in baseball history. With only 17 games remaining in the season, the White Sox need to secure 10 wins to avoid tying the Mets' infamous record. As the season winds down, the focus remains on whether the White Sox can turn their fortunes around and avoid infamy. Their next game against the Guardians will be crucial in determining their path forward as they continue to struggle both offensively and defensively.