Today in White Sox history highlights key events from June 2
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Last updated Jun 5, 2026
June 2 marks several significant events in White Sox history. In 1993, Joey Cora hit his first career home run after 886 at-bats during a 10-1 victory against Detroit. The White Sox suffered a notable defeat in 1925, scoring 15 runs against Detroit yet still losing the game on a walk-off home run by Ty Cobb. Other noteworthy moments include a bizarre 1959 game against Baltimore, interrupted by a swarm of gnats, and the 1995 firing of manager Gene Lamont following a poor start. June 2 has also seen the White Sox' struggles, including a 2024 game in which they lost 6-3 to Milwaukee, marking their 11th straight loss.
- •Joey Cora hit his first home run in 1993 after 886 at-bats.
- •White Sox scored 15 runs in a loss to Detroit in 1925.
- •A swarm of gnats delayed a 1959 game against Baltimore.
- •Gene Lamont was fired as manager in 1995 after a poor start.
- •In 2024, White Sox lost 6-3 to Milwaukee, marking 11 straight losses.
- 11:15 AMYahoo Sports — Today in White Sox History: June 9
- 4:53 PMYahoo Sports — Today in White Sox History: June 5
- 11:27 AMYahoo Sports — Today in White Sox History: June 3
- 11:44 AMYahoo Sports — Today in White Sox History: June 2
"Eddie Collins runs for days, hitting an inside-the-park grand slam at the Polo Grounds
"The beginning of the hottest monthlong run in South Side history
"A triple-steal in the ninth inning seals a win at Boston
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 9, 2026, 11:15 AMToday in White Sox History: June 9
The beginning of the hottest monthlong run in South Side history
- Yahoo SportsJun 5, 2026, 4:53 PMToday in White Sox History: June 5
Eddie Collins runs for days, hitting an inside-the-park grand slam at the Polo Grounds
- Yahoo SportsJun 3, 2026, 11:27 AMToday in White Sox History: June 3
A triple-steal in the ninth inning seals a win at Boston
- Yahoo SportsJun 2, 2026, 11:44 AMToday in White Sox History: June 2
Joey Cora clubs his first career home run
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