Chicago White Sox (17-19) at Los Angeles Angels (14-23) | Angel Stadium, Anaheim | 4:07 PM ET / 1:07 PM PT
The Chicago White Sox (17–19 after losing 4–3 last night) face the Los Angeles Angels (14–23) for the series finale at Angel Stadium. The Angels got us last night with Mike Trout and Jorge Soler homers. Noah Schultz (2-1, 2.53 ERA) starts for us against Walbert Urena (day-to-day with injury).
This is the series finale—can we bounce back and win the rubber match?
White Sox Season: 17-19, TWO Games Under .500
Record: 17-19 (Two Games Under .500, Lost Last Night)
After losing 99 games last year, we’re 17–19 and two games under .500 after last night’s tough 4–3 loss to the Angels. Mike Trout (11th HR) and Jorge Soler (8th HR) went deep. But we’ve won 4 of 5 against the Angels and 6 of 8 overall.
Last Night’s Loss (4–3):
- Lost 4–3 (Angels got us)
- Mike Trout: Home run (11th of season, 22 RBIs)
- Jorge Soler: Home run (8th of season, 27 RBIs)
- Erick Fedde: Battled but didn’t get the win (0-3)
- Randal Grichuk and Edgar Quero: Drove in runs
Recent Strong Play:
- Won 6 of last 8 games overall
- Won 4 of 5 against the Angels
- Shut them out 6–0 Monday (Martin brilliant!)
- Lost last night but still in good form
Noah Schultz Tonight:
- 2-1, 2.53 ERA (been solid!)
- 1.03 WHIP (excellent control)
- Facing Urena (day-to-day with injury)
Munetaka Murakami’s Season:
- 14 home runs (TIED FOR MLB LEAD with Aaron Judge!)
- 28 RBIs leading the team
- Didn’t homer last night but still dangerous
We lost last night but we’re still TWO games under .500. Win the rubber match today!
Los Angeles Angels: 14-23 After Finally Beating Us
The Angels are 14–23 after FINALLY beating us 4–3 last night. It was their first win against us in 5 tries.
Angels After Last Night:
- Won 4–3 (first win vs us this season!)
- Mike Trout: 11 HRs, 22 RBIs
- Jorge Soler: 8 HRs, 27 RBIs (both went deep!)
- 14-23 record (nine games under .500)
Walbert Urena Starting:
- Day-to-day with injury (questionable!)
- 1.84 WHIP (allows a lot of baserunners)
- Very vulnerable if he even plays
What We’re Facing:
- Angels won last night (finally!)
- But still 14-23 (worst in AL)
- Urena is day-to-day (might not even start!)
- We’ve beaten them 4 of 5 times
The Angels finally beat us. But Urena is day-to-day. We can win the rubber match!
Key Matchups at Angel Stadium
Noah Schultz (2.53 ERA, 1.03 WHIP) vs Angels
Schultz has been solid (2.53 ERA). The Angels are 14-23. Keep them down at Angel Stadium!
Munetaka Murakami (14 HRs, TIED MLB LEAD) vs Urena
Murakami is TIED FOR MLB LEAD with 14 homers. Urena is day-to-day. Go deep and take the lead!
White Sox Offense vs Day-to-Day Urena
Urena has a 1.84 WHIP and is day-to-day with injury. ATTACK HIM!
Rubber Match
Series tied 1-1. Winner takes the series. Bounce back from last night!
What the White Sox Need at Angel Stadium
Noah Schultz Dominates
Schultz has a 2.53 ERA and 1.03 WHIP. The Angels are 14-23. Give us 6-7 solid innings.
Munetaka Murakami Takes MLB HOME RUN LEAD
Fourteen homers (TIED with Aaron Judge). Hit #15 and TAKE THE LEAD ALONE!
Attack Urena’s 1.84 WHIP
Urena allows tons of baserunners (1.84 WHIP) and is day-to-day. Jump on him early!
Win the Rubber Match
Series tied 1-1. Bounce back from last night and WIN THE SERIES!
White Sox Fan Prediction: We Win the Rubber Match!
Final Score: White Sox 6, Angels 3
Noah Schultz dominates—7 innings, 3 runs. The Angels are 14-23 and Schultz shuts them down.
Munetaka Murakami hits his 15TH homer (TAKES MLB LEAD ALONE!). Grichuk and Quero drive in runs. We score 6!
The Angels score 3 but we BOUNCE BACK from last night and WIN THE RUBBER MATCH!
Three-run win. We’re 18–19. ONE GAME UNDER .500. We WIN THE SERIES 2-1 in Anaheim!
Why the Series Finale Matters
We’re 17–19 after losing 4–3 last night (Trout and Soler went deep). But we’ve won 6 of last 8 games overall and 4 of 5 against the Angels. Series is tied 1-1.
Win today and we’re 18–19. ONE GAME UNDER .500. WIN THE SERIES 2-1 in Anaheim!
Can Schultz dominate? Will Murakami take the MLB home run lead? Can we win the rubber match?
After losing 99 games last year, winning the series in Anaheim would show progress!
Go Sox. Win the rubber match and take the series!