White Sox vs Reds: Unusual Baseball Facts

Here are some fried facts (spicy, fun, or unusual tidbits) about the Chicago White Sox vs. Cincinnati Reds rivalry and history:

1. The 1919 Black Sox Scandal

The most infamous connection between the White Sox and Reds is the 1919 World Series, where the White Sox (heavy favorites) lost to the Reds amid the Black Sox Scandal—eight Chicago players were accused of intentionally losing for gambling payouts.

Shoeless Joe Jackson (.375 BA in the series) and Eddie Cicotte were banned for life, even though the Reds legitimately won.

2. Crosstown Classic Before Interleague?

Before interleague play (1997), the White Sox and Reds met only in the World Series (1919).

Since interleague began, they’ve faced off in regular-season matchups, with the Reds holding a slight edge (25-23 as of 2023).

3. The 'Sweep' Revenge (2008)

In 2008, the White Sox got revenge by sweeping the Reds in Cincinnati—their first-ever three-game sweep at Great American Ball Park.

4. Griffey Jr. Played for Both Teams

Ken Griffey Jr., a Reds legend, nearly joined the White Sox in 2005 (before staying in Cincy).

He later played for the White Sox in 2008 (acquired via trade) and helped them reach the playoffs.

5. Ballpark Extremes

Great American Ball Park (Reds) is known as a hitter’s paradise (small dimensions, riverboat charm).

Guaranteed Rate Field (White Sox) has the 'Sox-o-Meter' (a giant thermometer tracking home runs).

6. Pete Rose vs. Carlton Fisk

Pete Rose (Reds) and Carlton Fisk (White Sox) were fierce competitors—Rose once bowled over Fisk in the 1970 All-Star Game, sparking a rivalry.

7. Rare No-Hitter Connection

The Reds have thrown 17 no-hitters (most recently by Homer Bailey in 2013).

The White Sox have 20 no-hitters, including Mark Buehrle’s perfect game (2009) and Philip Humber’s (2012).

8. The 'South Side Hit Men' vs. The 'Big Red Machine'

The 1970s Reds ('Big Red Machine') dominated with Rose, Bench, and Morgan.

The 1977 White Sox ('South Side Hit Men') mashed 192 HRs but lost to Cincy in interleague-style exhibitions.

9. Eloy Jiménez’s Near-Trade to the Reds

In 2019, the White Sox reportedly almost traded Eloy Jiménez to the Reds for pitcher Luis Castillo, but the deal fell through.

10. Uniform Wars

The White Sox have worn shorts (1976), while the Reds rocked all-red pajama uniforms (1970s).

Recent Matchups (2020s)

2023: The Reds swept the White Sox in a high-scoring series at GABP.

2024: The White Sox won a wild 17-13 game in a homer-happy slugfest.

Final Fun Fact

The last time the White Sox and Reds met in the World Series (1919), Babe Ruth was still playing for the Red Sox!

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