The Chicago White Sox are struggling again this season, hoping for a better outcome after last year’s record-setting 121 losses. Unfortunately, their early 2025 campaign is off to a rocky start, marked by a 3-2 defeat to the Cleveland Guardians, making it their seventh consecutive loss.
This game took place on Wednesday night in Cleveland, where the White Sox fell to a 2-9 record, mirroring their poor start from the previous year. In a tense ninth inning, they nearly tied the game, but Mike Tauchman was tagged out at home plate after appearing to injure himself while rounding third base. This was particularly concerning as Tauchman had just returned from the injured list due to a hamstring strain.
After the game, Chicago’s manager, Will Venable, mentioned that Tauchman was still being evaluated for a lower-body injury. Tauchman’s situation added to the team’s woes, as they also lost outfielder Andrew Benintendi to a left adductor strain earlier in the day. Benintendi has been a key player for the White Sox, leading the team in several offensive categories.
The White Sox’s struggles were compounded when catcher Korey Lee had to leave the game after rolling his ankle. X-rays on Lee’s ankle came back negative, but he is still undergoing further tests. If Tauchman and Lee join Benintendi on the injured list, the team will face significant challenges in their upcoming games.
Despite holding the Guardians to just three hits, the White Sox could not secure a win. This marked a historic moment for the franchise, as it was the first time in 125 years that they lost consecutive games while allowing three or fewer hits. The team is currently batting only .202, ranking among the lowest in the league.
Venable expressed hope that the team’s quality at-bats would eventually translate into better results. Meanwhile, the Guardians celebrated their second straight win, also with three hits, a feat they hadn’t accomplished since 1901.
As the White Sox look ahead to their next game, they face the possibility of being short-handed, raising concerns about how they will turn their season around.
