The Detroit Tigers are heading to the playoffs, while the Chicago White Sox are going down in history.
With Friday’s 4-1 loss at Detroit, Chicago now has 121 losses for the season, breaking the modern record for losses set by the 1962 expansion New York Mets.
The Tigers, meanwhile, have miraculously clinched a wild-card berth after going just 55-63 on August 10. Detroit was on a tear, winning six straight and 10 of 11 to clinch the playoffs and eliminate the defending AL Central champions. Minnesota Twins out of the race.
Chicago White Sox pitcher Fraser Ellard throws warm-up pitches during the seventh inning
The expansion 1962 Mets are pictured behind manager Casey Stengel and GM George Weiss