Today in White Sox History: May 5

On this day eight years ago, South Side Sox got some attention from the indie rock world 1901 It was just the 11th game in White Sox MLB history, but still remains as likely the ugliest game the team ever played. In a 21-7 pummeling at the hands of the 2-8 Milwaukee Brewers , the White Sox allowed 25 hits and committed nine errors! While weather conditions up north aren’t known for this game, they might have been pretty poor, because even the Brewers could not escape the day’s ugliness: The White Sox scored their seven runs on just three hits, thanks to 14 free passes issued by Milwaukee hurlers.

Or, perhaps the sun was blinding on the left side of the field; six White Sox committed errors, but shortstop Frank Shugart , third baseman Fred Hartman and left fielder Herm McFarland all committed two apiece. The White Sox actually led, 4-1, through two innings at Lloyd Street Grounds. In an ultimate act of wearing it, White Sox starter Roy Patterson went the distance , allowing all 21 runs (14 earned) and finishing with a game score of -33.

By game score, Patterson’s effort was the worst of his career and the sixth-worst start in major league history . The nine errors in a game remain the second-most the White Sox have ever committed in a game, and the 21 runs allowed and 25 hits allowed are both tied for the second-most ever for a White Sox team. Perhaps most remarkable of all is that this all-time team errors record was erased pretty quickly by an all-time mark that still stands.

Stay tuned, tomorrow. 1917 Yes, the White Sox team with the most wins (100) and best winning percentage (. 649) in franchise history was no-hit.