Sometimes in sports, the numbers just jump off the page and leave you shaking your head. Two years ago, the Chicago White Sox found themselves 20 games below .500—and it was only early May. That’s the kind of stat that makes you appreciate the highs even more, especially when you look back at some of the most dominant performances in franchise history.

Let’s rewind to May 3, 1918, when the White Sox put together a game for the ages. They crushed the Detroit Tigers 19-3, setting a team record for the biggest win margin at 16 runs. If you thought that was impressive, consider this: they also racked up 25 hits, a single-game record that still stands as the fourth-most in club history. Buck Weaver led the charge with a perfect 5-for-7 day, all singles, tying the team mark for most hits in a game. Every single player who stepped to the plate—including pinch-hitters Shano Collins and Byrd Lynn—got in on the action. The team batted a staggering .532 and struck out just once.

Speaking of Byrd Lynn, his appearance in the sixth inning was one of only four he made all season. With the White Sox already leading 17-1, the Tigers took advantage, stealing two bases at second and two at third. Let’s just say the game was well out of reach, and Lynn wasn’t exactly testing his arm. Starting pitcher Lefty Williams went the distance, picked up a hit and two runs, and improved to 4-0 on the young season.

That 16-run margin wasn’t just a one-off—it was tied in 1919 and eventually broken in 1921. Today, it still ranks as the eighth-biggest blowout in White Sox history. And that 25-hit performance? It stood until 1936, when the Sox piled up 26 hits in a game.

Fast forward to May 3, 1954, and the White Sox were still making history on the mound. Sandy Consuegra tossed a two-hitter in a 14-3 win over the Philadelphia Athletics in the first game of a doubleheader. This came right after Virgil Trucks threw a one-hitter on May 1 and Bob Johnson followed with a two-hitter on May 2. Three straight games with two or fewer hits allowed—that’s the definition of a dominant pitching staff. All three runs against Consuegra were unearned thanks to two White Sox errors, while the offense pounded out 17 hits. In the nightcap, the streak finally ended, but the message was clear: when the White Sox are on, they’re a force to be reckoned with.

Whether you’re reliving these moments or gearing up for today’s game, every great play starts with the right gear. From vintage-inspired caps to modern performance jerseys, we’ve got everything you need to show your team pride.