The Chicago White Sox reached a new low on Sunday as they succumbed to the Detroit Tigers 9-4, marking their 100th loss of the season. This achievement sets a new record for the fastest team to accumulate 100 losses in a season, taking just 131 games, a feat not seen since the 1916 Philadelphia Athletics.
Following the game, White Sox manager Grady Sizemore acknowledged the gravity of the situation, saying, “Everyone in that locker room is aware of the record and how frustrating it is, absolutely,” according to Sarah Trotto of The Associated Press.
Currently, the White Sox are on track to finish with 124 losses, a figure that would surpass the modern-era record of 120 losses held by the 1962 New York Mets, who ended their season with a 40-120-1 record.
“We’ve been talking about it all year, I think,” remarked White Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi, as reported by MLB.com’s Scott Merkin. “It’s beating a dead horse at this point. We are not where we want to be, obviously.”
In the game, the Tigers have dominated the first three games of a four-game series, outscoring the White Sox 27-10. Although Chicago initially led 2-0 after the first inning and 3-1 heading into the fourth, Detroit surged ahead with three runs in the fifth inning and added two runs in both the seventh and eighth innings to secure the victory.
Most Losses in a Season in the Modern Era
| TEAM | RECORD | YEAR |
| New York Mets | 40-120-1 | 1962 |
| Detroit Tigers | 43-119 | 2003 |
| Philadelphia Athletics | 36-117-1 | 1916 |
| Boston Braves | 38-115 | 1935 |
| Baltimore Orioles | 47-115 | 2018 |
