White Sox Tie Record with 21st Loss
- The Chicago White Sox lost to the Oakland Athletics 5-1, tying an unwanted American League record for consecutive losses at 21 games.
- This marked a historic low point for the team during the current season.
- The loss raises concerns about the team's performance and future prospects.
The Chicago White Sox made unwanted history on Monday, suffering a 5-1 defeat to the Oakland Athletics, which marked their 21st consecutive loss. This streak ties the American League record for the longest losing streak, previously set by the Baltimore Orioles in 1988. White Sox manager Pedro Grifol expressed the team's frustration, stating, “It sucks. It’s not fun. It hurts,” while emphasizing that the players are putting in the effort despite the dismal results. The game saw the White Sox briefly tie the score in the fourth inning when Andrew Benintendi drove in Andrew Vaughn with an RBI single. However, the Athletics quickly regained control, scoring two runs in the bottom of the fourth, sealing the White Sox's fate. This loss continues a troubling trend for the team, which has not won a game since the All-Star break, going 0-17 during this stretch. The White Sox's current record stands at a league-worst 27-88, making them one of only two teams in Major League Baseball history to lose 88 or more games within the first 115 games of a season, a feat they share with the 1916 Philadelphia Athletics. The team is now looking to break this streak as they prepare for the second game of their series against the Athletics on Tuesday.