In a season plagued with defeats, the Chicago White Sox find themselves on the brink of a monumental achievement – a 20-game losing streak. With their latest loss to the Minnesota Twins on Sunday, the White Sox extended their current losing streak to 19 games, inching closer to the infamous record set by the 1988 Baltimore Orioles.

Sunday's game showcased glimpses of competitiveness from the White Sox, as they fought back from an early 8-0 deficit. However, their efforts fell short, ultimately succumbing to a 13-7 defeat. Despite the team's resilience in narrowing the lead to 8-2, 8-3, 8-5, and 10-7, they could not overcome the Twins' dominant performance.

The White Sox's lackluster offense has been a recurring issue this season. Even with a notable offensive outburst in their most recent game, the team remains on pace to score just around 500 runs this year – a woeful statistic that would position them as the worst offense in a full 162-game season since 1963.

As the White Sox prepare for their upcoming game against the Oakland Athletics, there is a sense of urgency to avoid making history for all the wrong reasons. However, the Athletics have proven to be formidable opponents, currently holding the third-best record in MLB since the start of July. The odds are stacked against the struggling White Sox.

If the losing trend continues, the White Sox could join the ranks of legendary losing streaks etched in baseball history. The 1875 Brooklyn Atlantics, the 1889 Louisville Colonels, and the beloved 1899 Cleveland Spiders are all remembered for their prolonged struggles on the field.

While some may view this as a hopelessly grim situation, there is an unusual fascination with the absence of hope. Regardless of the outcome, the dedicated team at Defector will be covering every excruciating moment of the White Sox's quest for futility. However, due to logistical constraints, they will not be present in Oakland this week.

As fans brace themselves for what could be an agonizing stretch of losses, the White Sox have inadvertently become a topic of national interest. With the summer Olympics winding down, attention can now shift to this rare and dubious feat in the sporting world.

Only time will tell if the White Sox can avoid the historical marker and turn their fortunes around. For now, they stand on the precipice of a record-setting losing streak, with the Oakland Athletics poised to test the team's resolve. Will the White Sox defy the odds or succumb to the weight of their struggles? Baseball fans eagerly await the outcome.