Chicago White Sox Ties MLB Record with 120 Losses as Padres Secure Spot
Chicago White Sox's Historic Loss
The Chicago White Sox (36-120) have now matched the dubious MLB record for losses, previously set by the 1962 New York Mets. The team held a fleeting 2-1 lead before a comeback by the Padres in the eighth inning turned the tide. Fernando Tatis Jr. capped the rally with a towering home run, marking a significant moment in MLB history.
San Diego Padres Clinch Playoff Spot
On the flip side, the San Diego Padres (90-66) celebrated a milestone as they secured their spot in the playoffs. A comeback effort began when Donovan Solano and Luis Arraez hit back-to-back doubles, leading to three eighth-inning runs against the White Sox.
- Tatis Jr. hit his 20th home run of the season.
- Yu Darvish achieved the milestone of 2,000 career strikeouts during the game.
- The White Sox’s Jonathan Cannon is set to start Tuesday.
- The Padres will face the Dodgers in a crucial three-game series.
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