White Sox Extend Home Losing Streak to 16; Red Sox and Cardinals Also Endure Tough Losses
The White Sox, Red Sox, and Cardinals all faced disheartening defeats with bullpen issues and missed opportunities playing central roles.
- The White Sox suffered their 16th consecutive home loss, falling 2-0 to the Oakland Athletics and reaching 115 losses this season.
- A controversial strike call against Andrew Vaughn in the sixth inning was a pivotal moment in the White Sox's loss, preventing a bases-loaded situation.
- The Red Sox bullpen squandered a 4-0 lead, allowing a grand slam to Aaron Judge in the seventh inning, denying rookie Richard Fitts his first MLB win.
- The Cardinals lost 4-3 to the Blue Jays in 11 innings, with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. making crucial defensive plays and Alejandro Kirk delivering the walk-off hit.
- Despite strong starts from pitchers Garrett Crochet (White Sox) and Erick Fedde (Cardinals), both teams failed to capitalize on scoring opportunities, leading to their respective defeats.
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