It’s no secret that the Chicago White Sox are having a historically bad season, and the hits just keep on coming. On Saturday, they suffered their 106th loss of the season, tying a franchise record. With 25 games left to play, the White Sox are already on a nine-game losing streak, following earlier streaks of 21 and 14 losses.
If they lose on Sunday, they will hold the top three spots for the longest losing streaks in MLB this season. The New York Mets took an early 2-0 lead in the first inning with solo home runs from Jesse Winker and Pete Alonso. Despite a late rally in the ninth inning, the White Sox fell short, losing 5-3.
With their playoff hopes dashed on August 17, the White Sox are now on track to have one of the worst seasons in MLB history. They are currently projected to finish with a record of 37-125, which would be a new record for most losses in a season. Even the 1962 Mets, who currently hold that record with a 40-120 season, are feeling sorry for them.
As the White Sox head into the final month of the season, they are teetering on the edge of infamy. They can only hope that the 1899 Cleveland Spiders and their 20-134 record remain in the history books, and that the modern era of MLB, starting in 1900, will provide some solace.