At Long Last, White Sox Beat A’s to Snap American League Record-Tying, 21-game Losing Streak

Andrew Benintendi slugs a two-run, fourth-inning home run against the Oakland A's to set the Chicago White Sox on their way to snapping a 21-game losing streak in Oakland, Calif., on Aug. 6, 2024. Godofredo A. Vásquez/AP Photo

OAKLAND, Calif.—Andrew Benintendi hit a two-run home run as the Chicago White Sox snapped their American League record-tying losing streak at 21 games on Tuesday night, beating the Oakland Athletics 5–1.

Jonathan Cannon gave up one run over six innings to end his personal drought while helping the White Sox to their first victory since early July.