Happy Monday, Athletics Nation!
Back in early August, the White Sox came to Oakland riding a 20-game losing streak. The A’s took the first game of the series, and the Chisox’ 21st straight loss tied an unenviable AL record. But the A’s relented the following day, sparing Chicago the embarrassment of setting a new “skidmark” as the Sox took their first win in 27 days.
Fast forward to yesterday’s series finale in Chicago: the teams were tied at a game apiece and the Sox were looking for their first series win since June. Call it a favor, call it mercy, or call it a massive fail; whatever the case, the A’s once again gave reprieve to the beleaguered White Sox, losing a second straight game by just one run to give Chicago that series win—and their first back-to-back victories since late June, to boot.