White Sox Shock Angels with Stunning Late-Inning Comeback
On Tuesday night, the Chicago White Sox delivered a match that will be remembered for their tenacity and never-say-die attitude. Trailing the Los Angeles Angels 2-0 heading into the bottom of the eighth inning, the White Sox rallied to clinch a 3-2 victory, avoiding what would have been their 121st loss of the season.
The modern Major League Baseball record for the most losses in a single season is infamously held by the 1962 New York Mets. Thankfully for White Sox fans, their team managed to avert setting a dubious new marker, at least for another game.
Prior to this game, the White Sox had yet to secure a win this season after trailing past the seventh inning, making this comeback particularly noteworthy. The remarkable turnaround began at the bottom of the eighth. It was a moment of pure sports drama, underpinned by key plays from a few pivotal athletes.
Zach DeLoach and Bryan Ramos ignited the rally with back-to-back doubles, which cut the Angels' lead and brought in Chicago's first run of the game. The momentum was now visibly shifting in favor of the White Sox.
The situation became even more promising when Lenyn Sosa worked a walk from Angels reliever Hunter Strickland, loading the bases. The crowd's anticipation hit a fever pitch as Luis Robert stepped to the plate. Robert didn't disappoint, singling and bringing Bryan Ramos home to tie the game at 2-2.
The tension in the stadium was palpable when Andrew Benintendi stepped up next. Seizing the moment, Benintendi delivered a clutch single to left field, pushing the White Sox ahead 3-2 and completing the uplifting turnaround.
With the lead secured, it fell upon closer Justin Anderson to bring the game home. The ninth inning was not without its own heart-stopping moments. Anderson walked Mickey Moniak, putting the game-tying run on base with two outs. But he remained composed and coaxed a game-ending ground out from Eric Wagaman, sealing a memorable victory.
This win was also significant for Anderson on a personal level. He tied with two other White Sox pitchers for the most saves this season among active players, filling a gap left by Michael Kopech, John Brebbia, Tanner Banks, and Jordan Leasure, who are either no longer with the team or playing in the minors.
As the dust settled on this thrilling contest, the White Sox found themselves with an opportunity to build on this momentum. They will face the Angels once again on Wednesday night, looking to replicate their late-inning magic and provide their fans with another night to remember.
The White Sox’s performance serves as a testament to the unpredictability and excitement inherent in baseball, where no lead is safe and every game offers the potential for a dramatic, heart-stopping comeback.