The Chicago White Sox are on track to match the 1962 New York Mets for the most losses in modern MLB history, with a current record of 34-115. This totals 115 losses for the franchise, a record-setting number in their history. Their chances of avoiding standing tied with the Mets require a considerable turnaround, needing them to finish 9-4 in the last 13 games of the season.
In a recent game against the Oakland Athletics, a pivotal moment came when Andrew Vaughn, believing he had taken a ball on a 3-0 count, found himself called out on a strike that MLB's Statcast showed was high. This moment not only extinguished the White Sox's best scoring chance but also epitomized the momentum struggles that have plagued the team throughout the season.
Interim manager Grady Sizemore reflected on the lost opportunity against the Athletics, calling it a 'big momentum swing.' The White Sox's inability to capitalize on scoring chances has been a constant theme, highlighted further in their recent 2-0 loss, which pushed their franchise total to 115 losses.
This 115-loss record now ties the White Sox with the fourth most losses in MLB's modern era, equating them with teams like the 2018 Baltimore Orioles and the 1935 Boston Braves. With only 13 games remaining, the Sox are in a precarious position to rewrite their own history.
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