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.
