Sizemore, Benintendi Ejected as White Sox Trail Orioles 9-0

In a game against the Baltimore Orioles, the Chicago White Sox faced a challenging situation as they trailed 9-0 in the sixth inning. The team was already struggling, entering the game on an 11-game losing streak. Grady Sizemore, who had recently taken over as interim manager after the firing of Pedro Grifol on August 8, was ejected for the first time in his new role. His ejection came after he argued a called strike that he believed was too high. Following Sizemore's ejection, left fielder Andrew Benintendi was also thrown out of the game shortly after, following a similar dispute over a called strike that appeared to be off the plate. This incident highlighted the growing frustration within the team as they struggled to find their footing during a difficult stretch of the season. The ejections of both Sizemore and Benintendi underscored the emotional toll that the losing streak was taking on the players and coaching staff. With nine walks issued by White Sox pitchers during the game, it was evident that the team was struggling to maintain composure on the field. As the game progressed, the ejections served as a reflection of the larger issues plaguing the White Sox, including a lack of discipline and performance. The situation raised questions about the team's ability to turn things around and regain their competitive edge in the remainder of the season.