ANAHEIM, Calif. – The Chicago White Sox defeated the Los Angeles Angels 6-3 in a game filled with home runs and questionable baserunning decisions. Andrew Benintendi and Lenyn Sosa each homered for the White Sox, while Gustavo Campero went deep for the Angels.
White Sox Power Surge
The White Sox offense was powered by four home runs. Benintendi and Sosa went yard in the second inning, followed by Colson Montgomery in the sixth and Josh Rojas in the ninth. Shane Smith made his first start since coming off the IL, pitching 4 1/3 innings, giving up two runs. Jordan Leasure earned the win in relief.
Angels' Baserunning Woes
The Angels struggled on the basepaths, with two critical errors costing them runs. In the first inning, Zach Neto was caught in a pickoff at third. The most damaging blunder came in the seventh inning when Gustavo Campero was thrown out at third base before Travis d'Arnaud could score, preventing the tying run. Manager Phil Nevin expressed frustration after the game, stating, "We can't afford to make those kinds of mistakes against a team like the White Sox."
Key Moments
- Benintendi's double and home run set the tone for the White Sox.
- Campero's two-run homer in the fifth brought the Angels within one.
- Montgomery's solo shot in the sixth provided crucial insurance.
- Steven Wilson closed out the game for his second save.
The White Sox and Angels will face off again with Aaron Civale starting for Chicago and Kyle Hendricks pitching for Los Angeles. The Angels will look to clean up their base running and even the series.