White Sox Losing Streak Continues as Manager Vows to Keep Fighting
June 6th, 2024 – CHICAGO – The Chicago White Sox faced a disappointing 7-6 loss to the Cubs on Wednesday night, marking their 13th consecutive defeat. This losing streak now equals the longest single-season skid in franchise history, dating back to 1924.
Starting pitcher Michael Kopech expressed his frustration after giving up a crucial home run to the Cubs, stating, “It sucks. There’s no easy way to put it. It’s a difficult game that we play. When you know that you have a lot of talent and have a lot of guys who care and want to win and you don’t see it panning out for you, everybody kind of feels for each other night in and night out.”
Despite their poor record, the White Sox have shown glimpses of competitiveness in recent games, holding leads that ultimately slipped away. Manager Pedro Grifol commended the team’s effort postgame, emphasizing the importance of staying positive in the face of adversity.
While the White Sox were not expected to be top contenders this season, their current standing 32 games under .500 has raised questions about the manager’s job security. Grifol, however, remains focused on the task at hand, stating, “I’m comfortable with who I am as a baseball man and what I bring to the table. We’re not winning. So when you’re not winning, speculation gets higher and higher. It’s a part of what we do.”
As the White Sox vow to keep fighting and turn their season around, the pressure continues to mount as they seek to break free from this challenging losing streak.