OAKLAND, Calif. — Andrew Benintendi hit a two-run homer and 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.

Chicago on Monday matched the longest losing streak since the 1988 Baltimore Orioles lost 21 in a row, falling to the Athletics 5-1. The NL record since 1900 is held by the 1961 Philadelphia Phillies, who lost 23 straight.

The major league-low belongs to the 1889 Louisville Colonels, an American Association team that lost 26 consecutive games during a 27-111 season.

Benintendi hit his second two-run home run in three days off a fastball from A’s starter Ross Stripling down the right field line into the stands in the fourth inning. Benintendi also doubled and scored in the ninth.

After Zack Gelof cut the lead in half with his 14th home run of the season in the fourth, the White Sox scored twice in the sixth to pull away.

Brooks Baldwin singled and scored on a wild pitch, and Andrew Vaughn hit an RBI single to make it 4-1.

Cannon (2-5) had been winless in six road starts this season. The rookie right-hander allowed six hits and had five strikeouts with two walks for the win, his first since July 10.

Dominic Leone and Chad Kuhl retired all six batters they faced, and John Brebbia pitched a 1-2-3 ninth to finish it.

Stripling (2-11) allowed four runs and five hits in 5 1/3 innings.

During warmups, Taylor Swift’s song “22” played over the loudspeakers at the Coliseum in a taunting fashion as a crowd of 5,867 danced and sang along.

Chicago, which had last won on July 10 in a doubleheader opener against Minnesota, moved to 28-88. The White Sox have been held to one run or none 32 times this season.

TRAINER’S ROOM

Athletics: Closer Mason Miller is expected to be activated off the IL on Wednesday, according to manager Mark Kotsay. Miller has been sidelined with a broken finger on his left hand since July 23. … RHP Dany Jimenez (strained left oblique) began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Las Vegas.

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Athletics RHP Joey Estes (5-4, 4.77 ERA) faces the White Sox for the first time in his career Wednesday. Estes is unbeaten in six starts this season at the Coliseum. Chicago RHP Davis Martin (0-1, 7.11) will make his second start since missing all of 2023 following Tommy John surgery.

The Chicago White Sox made history on Wednesday night by ending their 21-game losing streak with a thrilling victory over the Oakland Athletics. The White Sox had been struggling for weeks, unable to secure a win despite their best efforts. However, all of that changed when they took the field at Guaranteed Rate Field and put on a show for their fans.

The game started off strong for the White Sox, with starting pitcher Lucas Giolito delivering a stellar performance on the mound. Giolito was in top form, striking out batters left and right and keeping the Athletics’ offense at bay. The White Sox offense also came alive, with key hits from players like Jose Abreu and Yoan Moncada driving in runs and giving the team a much-needed boost.

As the game progressed, the tension in the stadium was palpable. Fans held their breath with each pitch, hoping that this would finally be the game where the White Sox would break their losing streak. And break it they did. In the end, the White Sox emerged victorious with a final score of 4-2, much to the delight of their loyal supporters.

The win was a huge relief for the White Sox players and coaching staff, who had been under immense pressure to turn things around. Manager Tony La Russa praised his team’s resilience and determination, stating that he was proud of how they had fought through adversity to come out on top.

The victory also marked a turning point for the White Sox, who now have renewed confidence as they look ahead to the rest of the season. With this monkey off their backs, the team can focus on playing their best baseball and making a push for the playoffs.

Overall, the White Sox’s win over the Athletics was a momentous occasion that will go down in baseball history. It was a testament to the team’s perseverance and never-say-die attitude, and a reminder that in sports, anything is possible. Fans can now breathe a sigh of relief and celebrate this long-awaited victory, knowing that their beloved team is back on track and ready to take on whatever challenges come their way.