July 30, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Jonathan Cannon (48) pitches during the first inning against the Kansas City Royals at Guaranteed Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports One day after tying their American League losing streak, the Chicago White Sox will continue a three-game road series against the Oakland Athletics on Tuesday in an attempt to end their epic slide.
In a six-day trip that began with a three-game sweep of Minnesota, the White Sox couldn't overcome Ky Bush's walk-laden major league debut and allowed just four against three A's pitchers. single hit, culminating in Monday's 5-1 loss, their 21st in a row.
The White Sox tied the 1988 Baltimore Orioles American League record and can now claim it all to themselves in the rematch. Chicago will send out its second straight rookie, right-hander Jonathan Cannon (1-5, 4.11 ERA) in search of the team's first win since July 10.
Oakland's 22nd straight loss will mark a historic third day on Wednesday, when the White Sox will have a chance to tie the 23-game losing streak set by the 1961 Philadelphia Phillies, the modern major league duds. symbols of.
The White Sox could be on course for a record-breaking 24th straight loss when they return home to face the rival Chicago Cubs on Friday.
Busch and Cannon get opportunities earlier than the team expected, while Miguel Vargas attempts to solidify himself as the team's new leadoff hitter a week after being acquired from the Los Angeles Dodgers, the White Sox Head coach Pedro Grifoul sees positives in his club's current form.
“This is a great opportunity for our guys to step up and show everyone that they're major league players,” he said. “In the midst of the storm that we're in, I think it's healthy for players and teams to have a really clear understanding of where we are and where they are.”
Cannon had one win and one save in his first six games (five starts) between his debut in the majors in April and his return in June. He's struggled since then, going 0-4 with a 4.78 ERA in his past seven games (six starts).
The 24-year-old has never faced the A's.
After Oakland's JP Sears allowed one run in seven innings in the series opener, teammate Ross Stripling (2-10, 5.64) hopes to follow the same game plan on Tuesday.
The 34-year-old right-hander had his best game of the season on Wednesday against the San Francisco Giants. He allowed just one run and four hits in 5 2/3 innings in a 1-0 road loss.
Stripling has been outstanding against the White Sox in his career, going 3-0 with a 0.77 ERA in four games, all but one of which were starts.
In stark contrast to the scene inside the visiting club, the mood of Team A players was more optimistic than expected after ending their two-game losing streak. That's because Oakland got good news on the sidelines even before the series-opening win.
A's manager Mark Cortese announced that All-Star reliever Mason Miller has a splint on his injured left little finger and could return as early as Wednesday's series finale. Cosey said Jacob Wilson shouldn't be too far behind as the highly touted rookie shortstop rehabs a strained left hamstring.
When Cortese said of Miller's pregame bullpen session, in which the right-hander tried out an under-glove splint, “He came out feeling good, which is a good sign. He's more comfortable.” , can squeeze the glove and protect himself with the ball coming back to him, which is first and foremost.
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