White Sox defeat Highlanders for 13th straight win on June 16, 1908
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Last updated Jun 16, 2026
On June 16, 1908, the White Sox achieved their 13th consecutive victory by defeating the New York Highlanders 3-2. Ed Walsh pitched the complete game, improving his record to 14-3. Despite a limited offensive output of five singles, key contributions came from Patsy Dougherty and Jiggs Donahue, both driving in runs. This win contributed to a historic streak during the season, reflecting a strong performance from the team at that time.
- •White Sox win 3-2 against Highlanders
- •Ed Walsh pitches complete game, improves to 14-3
- •Patsy Dougherty and Jiggs Donahue each drive in a run
- •Team's winning streak reaches 13 games
- •Match held at South Side Park, Chicago
- 12:26 PMYahoo Sports — Today in White Sox History: June 16
"The South Siders play poor hosts, defeating the Highlanders for their 13th straight win
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