Chicago White Sox Lose 21St Straight Game To Athletics

Oakland Athletics' Lawrence Butler, right, is congratulated by third base coach Eric Martins (3) after hitting a home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox in Oa

The Chicago White Sox faced a tough defeat against the Oakland Athletics on Monday night, marking their 21st consecutive loss and tying the American League record. The game saw the Athletics secure a 5-1 victory, with Max Schuemann's tiebreaking two-run single in the fourth inning proving to be a pivotal moment.

This losing streak places the White Sox in a challenging position, matching the 1988 Baltimore Orioles' record of 21 straight losses. Looking back in history, the 1961 Philadelphia Phillies hold the National League record with 23 consecutive losses since 1900. The all-time low in major league baseball belongs to the 1889 Louisville Colonels, who endured a staggering 26-game losing streak during a challenging season.

White Sox manager Pedro Grifol expressed the team's frustration, acknowledging the difficulty of the situation. Despite their efforts, the team has struggled to secure victories, with their last win dating back to July 10. The White Sox's current record stands at 27-88, putting them on track to potentially finish with the most losses since the 1899 Cleveland Spiders.

Players like Corey Julks emphasized the importance of staying positive and learning from each game, focusing on improvement and teamwork. The Athletics' strong performance was highlighted by key plays, including Tyler Nevin's early sacrifice fly and Lawrence Butler's home run in the sixth inning.

Athletics defeat White Sox 5-1 in a pivotal game.

White Sox tie AL record with 21 straight losses.

Max Schuemann's two-run single crucial for Athletics.

White Sox match 1988 Orioles' 21-game losing streak.

1961 Phillies hold NL record with 23 straight losses.

1889 Louisville Colonels endured a 26-game losing streak.

White Sox manager Pedro Grifol acknowledges team's frustration.

The pitching duel saw JP Sears delivering a solid performance for the Athletics, allowing just one earned run over seven innings. The game concluded with a 2-hour, 15-minute duration and a total of eight hits between the two teams.

Looking ahead, the White Sox will regroup for their next game, with rookie RHP Jonathan Cannon set to start against the A's RHP Ross Stripling. Both teams will aim to bring their best to the field and strive for a positive outcome in the upcoming matchup.

On the injury front, the White Sox welcomed back RHP Dominic Leone from the injured list, while the Athletics anticipate the return of RHP Mason Miller from the IL in the near future.