Chicago's season reached a new low on Tuesday night as they suffered a 9-0 defeat to the Baltimore Orioles, marked by a bizarre collision in the outfield that resulted in an injury to third baseman Miguel Vargas.
The Chicago White Sox are spiraling towards one of the worst seasons in Major League Baseball history, hitting a new low on Tuesday night with their 109th loss of the season, a 9-0 defeat to the Baltimore Orioles.
The debacle was not without its share of calamity, as the White Sox committed a comical error in the second inning that allowed the Orioles to score several runs. With two outs and the bases loaded, Orioles designated hitter Eloy Jimenez hit a blooper towards the left field foul line.
White Sox on Pace for Historic Collapse, Lose 109th Game with Calamitous Infield Collision
Three White Sox players converged on the ball, but a miscommunication led to a collision between Vargas and left fielder Andrew Benintendi. The ball dropped between them, and the Orioles capitalized, adding to their lead.
Vargas, who was involved in the collision, was visibly shaken and was eventually removed from the game with an injury. The incident perfectly encapsulated the White Sox's disastrous season, which has been marred by injuries, poor performances, and a complete lack of momentum.
White Sox on Pace for Historic Collapse, Lose 109th Game with Calamitous Infield Collision
The 31-109 White Sox are now on pace to finish with one of the worst records in modern MLB history. Only the 1962 New York Mets (40-120-1) and the 1899 Cleveland Spiders (20-134) have finished with a worse winning percentage in the past 100 years.
Chicago's struggles have been evident throughout the season, with the team posting a dismal 4-38 record in the second half. Their last victory came on August 21 against the San Francisco Giants.
White Sox on Pace for Historic Collapse, Lose 109th Game with Calamitous Infield Collision
The White Sox's woes have been compounded by a litany of injuries, including a season-ending injury to star shortstop Tim Anderson. The team has also struggled to generate any sort of offense, ranking near the bottom of the league in most offensive categories.
The Orioles, on the other hand, continue to surprise, having won four of their last five games. The team is now in contention for a wild-card spot in the American League.
The White Sox's historic collapse is a far cry from their expectations at the start of the season, when they were considered a potential playoff contender. However, a combination of injuries, poor play, and bad luck has derailed their season, leaving them on the brink of setting an ignominious record.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
