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Historical Losing Streak: The White Sox's 5-1 loss to the A's marked their 21st consecutive defeat, equaling the 1988 Orioles for the longest losing streak in American League history. The only longer losing streak in Major League history
Ky Bush’s Major League Debut: Ky Bush, Chicago's No. 17 prospect, made his big league debut under intense pressure. Despite a challenging outing, where he gave up three runs in four innings and struggled with command
Command Issues: Bush had difficulty with his control, issuing five walks and throwing only 45 of his 84 pitches for strikes. His struggles with command contributed to the loss and the team's ongoing losing streak
Key Moments in the Game: Bush held the A's hitless until the fourth inning but was unable to avoid damage when Max Schuemann drove in two runs on a single. This crucial hit was part of a series of events
Rotation Vacancies: With Drew Thorpe on the 15-day IL, Bush filled a spot in the White Sox rotation. He is the fourth rookie starter to debut this season, highlighting the team’s focus on evaluating young talent
Prospect Acquisitions: Bush joined the White Sox in the deal that sent Lucas Giolito and Reynaldo López to the Angels. The 24-year-old, a second-round pick from the 2021 Draft, was seen as a key piece in the trade
Future Outlook: With the White Sox season focusing more on future development than immediate results, players like Bush are getting significant opportunities. The team is using this period to assess their top prospects