White Sox Tie AL Record with 21st Loss

The Chicago White Sox tied the American League record for consecutive losses with 21 after falling to the Oakland Athletics, but they snapped the streak with a 5-1 win in a subsequent game. Manager Pedro Grifol remained optimistic despite the team's struggles, emphasizing the importance of finding joy in the game. In the victory, Andrew Benintendi's home run and solid pitching from Jonathan Cannon, who achieved a 3.91 ERA despite earlier challenges, contributed to the win. The Sox's losing streak tied them with the 1988 Baltimore Orioles, and they now share the second-longest losing streak in Major League history, only behind the 1961 Philadelphia Phillies. The loss brought the White Sox's record to 27-88, marking a historic low for the franchise. Left-hander Ky Bush made his major-league debut during the streak, showcasing the team's ongoing struggles and the need for improvement.