The Chicago White Sox have tied the American League record for the longest losing streak with their 21st consecutive loss, a 5-1 defeat against the Oakland Athletics. This streak matches the 1988 Baltimore Orioles' record and puts the White Sox on pace for historically low season win totals, reminiscent of the 1899 Cleveland Spiders. The team has not won since July 10 and sits at the bottom of Major League Baseball with a 27-88 record. Various sources note the organizational failures across the board, from the front office to coaching, contributing to this dismal performance. The team has another chance to break the streak in upcoming games against the Athletics and later the Cubs.