MLB roundup: White Sox end 21-game losing streak with win over Oakland

Rookie Jonathan Cannon achieved a significant milestone in his career on Tuesday night, leading the Chicago White Sox to a 5-1 victory over the Oakland Athletics and thereby ending their record-tying 21-game losing streak. Cannon delivered an impressive performance, pitching six solid innings.

Andrew Benintendi contributed to the team's success by hitting a two-run home run, which marked the White Sox's first runs of the game. He later scored the final run in the ninth inning following a double, securing the team's first win since July 10 against the Minnesota Twins.

This victory placed the White Sox in a tie with the 1988 Baltimore Orioles for the longest losing streak in American League history, just two losses away from the modern major league record established by the Philadelphia Phillies in 1961.

Cannon (2-5) was instrumental in the win, allowing only one run and six hits during his six innings of work. For the Athletics, Zack Gelof managed to hit a solo home run, while starter Ross Stripling (2-11) was removed after 5 1/3 innings, having given up four runs on five hits.

Astros 4, Rangers 2
Framber Valdez delivered an impressive performance, pitching 8 2/3 innings without allowing a hit before conceding a two-run home run to Corey Seager, leading Houston to a victory over Texas in Arlington, Texas.

With two outs in the ninth inning, Valdez issued a walk to Josh Smith, after which Seager launched a first-pitch slider deep into right center, concluding Valdez's pursuit of a second career no-hitter. His first no-hitter was achieved against the Cleveland Guardians on August 1, 2023.

Valdez (11-5) departed the game following Seager's home run, having recorded five strikeouts and three walks in a 107-pitch outing that snapped Houston's three-game losing streak. Josh Hader took over for Valdez, walking Marcus Semien before securing the final out by retiring Josh Jung on a flyout to the warning track in right field, marking his 23rd save of the season.

Brewers 10, Braves 0
Willy Adames showcased his power by hitting two two-run home runs, while Colin Rea delivered a stellar performance, throwing seven scoreless innings and striking out nine batters as the visiting Milwaukee Brewers dominated the Atlanta Braves.

Adames, who finished the game with four hits in five at-bats, homered in both the first and third innings. The Brewers amassed a total of 16 hits, with William Contreras contributing three hits, including a triple and two doubles. Rea (10-3) became the eighth pitcher in the National League to achieve double-digit wins, allowing five hits and one walk throughout his outing.

Atlanta's Bryce Elder (2-5), who was called up from Triple-A Gwinnett for this start, struggled and was removed from the game after 3 2/3 innings, having given up seven runs on eight hits and two walks, while striking out six batters.

Padres 6, Pirates 0
Donovan Solano delivered an impressive performance, going 4-for-5 with four RBIs, leading San Diego to a victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates in the first game of a three-game series.

Despite a rain delay lasting two hours and 40 minutes, San Diego secured their 12th win in the last 14 contests. The Pirates, on the other hand, suffered their fourth defeat in five games after previously enjoying a three-game winning streak.

With both starting pitchers' appearances abbreviated due to the weather interruption, Padres reliever Bryan Hoeing (2-2) contributed 3 2/3 scoreless innings to earn the win, while Pirates reliever Jake Woodford (0-3) allowed three runs over 2 1/3 innings.

Reds 8, Marlins 2
In a matchup featuring former first-round draft picks, left-hander Nick Lodolo excelled with six solid innings, leading Cincinnati to a victory against the Miami Marlins.

Cincinnati's offense was bolstered by solo home runs from Tyler Stephenson and Ty France. Additionally, Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz had a standout game, going 4-for-5 with two RBIs and two runs scored. He has recorded an impressive 8-for-10 with two home runs, four doubles, and five RBIs in the first two games of this four-game series.

Lodolo (9-4), selected as the seventh overall pick in the 2019 draft, allowed two runs on just two hits. The loss was attributed to right-hander Max Meyer (2-2), who permitted eight hits and six runs, having been the third overall selection in the 2020 draft.