Padres Defeat White Sox, Near Postseason Berth

The San Diego Padres are nearing a postseason berth after defeating the Chicago White Sox in a series of games that highlighted both teams' contrasting fortunes. The Padres, currently leading the National League's top wild-card spot, secured victories with key contributions from players like Fernando Tatis Jr. and Xander Bogaerts. Meanwhile, the White Sox are on the brink of setting a modern-era record for losses, needing to win most of their remaining games to avoid surpassing the 1962 New York Mets' infamy. Despite a valiant ninth-inning comeback in one game, the White Sox fell short, losing to the Padres in extra innings. The Padres' pitching has been solid, with Joe Musgrove and Martín Pérez delivering strong performances. The White Sox's struggles have been evident throughout the season, marked by a poor record since the All-Star break and multiple game-losing streaks.