White Sox rally to beat Angels, avoid tying 1962 Mets record

The Chicago White Sox managed to avoid tying the record for the most losses in a modern major league season by defeating the Los Angeles Angels 3-2 on Tuesday night. This victory came after a rally in the eighth inning, where Andrew Benintendi's two-out single provided the tiebreaking run. The White Sox, with a current record of 37-120, are tied with the 1962 New York Mets, who also lost 120 games in a season. Fans expressed their frustration with the team's performance by chanting for the chairman to sell the team. The game saw the Angels take an early lead, scoring in the seventh inning, and extending it to 2-0 in the eighth. However, the White Sox capitalized on a crucial error by Angels second baseman Jack López, which allowed Luis Robert Jr. to reach base. This misplay proved pivotal as it set the stage for Benintendi's decisive hit. The White Sox had previously struggled, being 0-94 when trailing after seven innings, making this comeback particularly significant. With only five games remaining in the season, the White Sox are at risk of breaking the American League record for losses, which currently stands at 119. The team has two more games against the Angels and three against the Detroit Tigers, creating a tense atmosphere as they strive to avoid further infamy. Despite the win, the season has been challenging for the White Sox, and the fans' discontent reflects the broader disappointment with the team's performance. The victory, while momentarily uplifting, does little to alleviate the concerns surrounding the franchise's future and management decisions.