CNN – The Chicago White Sox made the wrong kind of history on Monday, falling to the Oakland Athletics 5-1 to tie an American League record with their 21st consecutive loss.
Chicago’s losing streak is the longest since the Baltimore Orioles opened the 1988 season with 21 straight losses.
They trail only the Philadelphia Phillies, who set the modern-day National League record after losing 23 straight in 1961.
“We talk about it every day,” said White Sox manager Pedro Grifol. “Everybody knows what it is. It’s 21 in a row. It sucks. It’s not fun. It’s painful. It hurts. You name it. However, you want to describe it.
“Like I said, it’s not for lack of effort. Nobody wants to come out here and lose, so we’ve just got to put a good game together and put this behind us.”
Making his major league debut, White Sox starter Ky Bush issued three straight walks to open the game. The rookie pitcher though minimized the damage by allowing only one run in the inning …
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Ways Sports Takes a Toll on the Heart
CATHOLIC HEALTH – Falling into a negative state of mind could have consequences for overall health.
It makes sense to feel sad the day after a big upset, but for those with preexisting conditions, strong emotions and intense reactions can trigger cardiovascular events. Stress cardiomyopathy can occur in response to stressful experiences. These experiences can also increase blood pressure, heart rate, and the risk of a heart attack, heart disease, or stroke.
Sports can also be very emotionally-charged events, making a win or loss feel much bigger than it is. Short-term depression is normal when your team loses, as is irritability, and anger towards the winner. Try to look after your mental health by remembering your daily life is unaffected and unchanged by these events.
Even Good Things Are Bad In Excess
Prolonged stress could lead to negative emotional lifestyle habits such as smoking, overeating, or drinking too much alcohol.
Tailgating and indulging in a cold beer with some chicken wings dipped in bleu cheese is something Western New Yorkers are all too familiar with. But without moderation, you run the risk of increasing bad cholesterol, blood glucose levels, and other factors for heart disease.
Bouncing Back
Diet and regular exercise are key to your well-being, and the same goes for your mental health. We are all recovering from the excitement and emotional toll that comes with the end of the football season, but we are in this together.
Stay social and connected with friends, family, and fellow fans, and always schedule regular checkups and visits with your doctors. Keep yourself healthy and remember this isn’t over yet, there is always next year!
