Chicago White Sox Tie MLB Record With 120 Losses

From left to right, San Diego Padres' Jackson Merrill, Tyler Wade, Adrian Morejon, and Robert Suarez acknowledge the fans after the team defeated the Chicago White Sox in a baseball game, Sunday, Sept

The Chicago White Sox tied a significant MLB record on Sunday, matching the post-1900 mark of 120 losses set by the 1962 expansion New York Mets. This milestone was reached as the San Diego Padres secured a 4-2 victory by staging a late-game rally in the eighth inning, highlighted by Fernando Tatis Jr.'s impressive home run.

Despite taking a 2-1 lead with home runs from Korey Lee and Miguel Vargas off Yu Darvish, the White Sox were unable to maintain their advantage as the Padres surged ahead in the eighth inning.

This defeat followed the White Sox's previous tie with the American League record of 119 losses, matching the 2003 Detroit Tigers. The all-time MLB record for losses in a season is held by the 1899 Cleveland Spiders at 20-134.

San Diego Padres beat White Sox with late rally, Tatis Jr.'s home run.

Chicago White Sox tie record with 120 losses, matching 1962 Mets.

White Sox took lead but couldn't hold on, lost to Padres 4-2.

White Sox tied AL record with 119 losses, matching 2003 Tigers.

1899 Cleveland Spiders hold all-time MLB record with 134 losses.

Interim manager Sizemore focuses on moving forward after loss.

White Sox on the verge of setting modern-day record for most losses.

Padres secure 90-win season, eye postseason berth.

Padres set franchise attendance record, strong fan support.

Padres face Dodgers in crucial series for NL West title.

Interim manager Grady Sizemore refrained from addressing the team post-game, emphasizing that the focus should be on moving forward and preparing for upcoming series.

With one more loss in their remaining six games, the White Sox will hold the modern-day record for most losses in a season. They are set to conclude the season with a series against the Los Angeles Angels followed by a matchup against the Detroit Tigers.

On the Padres' side, the victory marked their first 90-win season since 2010, positioning them well for a postseason berth. The Padres are on the verge of clinching their third postseason appearance since 2020.

The Padres are in control of their destiny as they head into a crucial series against the NL West-leading Los Angeles Dodgers. While the Dodgers hold a slight lead, the Padres have the opportunity to secure the division title with a strong finish to the season.

San Diego fans showed their support by chanting 'Beat L.A.!' as the Padres players acknowledged the crowd after the final regular-season home game. The Padres set a franchise attendance record this season, reflecting the strong fan base.

Fernando Tatis Jr.'s pivotal home run in the eighth inning propelled the Padres to victory, solidifying their position in the postseason race. The Padres are determined to take each game one step at a time as they aim for a successful playoff run.

Both teams are gearing up for their upcoming series, with the White Sox facing the Los Angeles Angels and the Padres taking on the Los Angeles Dodgers in what promises to be an exciting conclusion to the regular season.