On Sunday, the New York Mets secured a 2-0 victory over the Chicago White Sox, handing the White Sox their franchise-record 107th loss. The White Sox (31-107) surpassed the club's previous record set by the 1970 team. This defeat also marked the first 0-10 homestand in White Sox history, making them the first team since the 1965 Mets to endure three 10-game losing streaks in a single season.
The Mets' Francisco Lindor contributed to the win by hitting his 29th home run, giving New York a 1-0 lead in the fourth inning. Starling Marte added an RBI double in the ninth inning, sealing the Mets' fourth consecutive win and ninth in 13 games. The Mets are now trailing the Atlanta Braves by two games for the final NL wild card spot.
Sean Manaea delivered a stellar performance for the Mets, pitching seven innings of two-hit ball. The left-hander struck out five, walked two, and hit a batter with a pitch. Manaea has been in excellent form, winning three of his last four outings and 12 of his past 15 starts.
Chicago struggled to generate offense against Manaea, with their first hit coming in the fifth inning. The White Sox threatened to score in the seventh but were unable to capitalize on the opportunity.
Garrett Crochet, one of the White Sox's standout performers, tied a club record by striking out the first seven batters he faced. Despite his strong performance, the White Sox were unable to overcome the Mets' pitching and defensive efforts.
The Mets' shutout victory marked their sixth shutout of the season, all achieved since July 11. On the other hand, the White Sox have been struggling since the All-Star break, posting a 4-36 record and going 3-18 under interim manager Grady Sizemore.
Looking ahead, the Mets will face the Boston Red Sox in a three-game series, with Luis Severino set to start for New York. The White Sox will begin a series against the Baltimore Orioles, with Chris Flexen taking the mound for Chicago.
