The Chicago White Sox suffered their 121st loss of the season, setting a new MLB record for most losses in a single season, surpassing the New York Mets’ previous record. The team’s decline has been stark since winning their division in 2021, with declining win totals each season, including only 39 wins so far this season.
Offensive struggles have been a major issue for the White Sox, with the team ranking near the bottom in many statistical categories. First baseman Andrew Vaughn leads the team with a .248 batting average, but overall, the team ranks last in hits, runs, home runs, batting average, and several other key offensive categories.
The White Sox started the season with a dismal 3-22 record, which was the worst 25-game start in franchise history. They also endured a 21-game losing streak, setting a franchise record and becoming the first team since 1988 to lose at least 21 consecutive games. The team saw a significant drop in wins in July and August, winning just seven games combined after winning nine games each in May and June.
Despite the challenges, the White Sox have maintained a sense of humor in the face of criticism, as evidenced by their social media post depicting their mascot shutting down a computer to avoid reading negative comments.
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