Los Angeles Angels (12-19) at Chicago White Sox (13-17) | Rate Field | 12:10 PM CT
The Chicago White Sox (13–17 after winning 5–2 last night) host the Los Angeles Angels (12–19 on a FIVE-game losing streak) for the series finale at Rate Field. We’re on a THREE-GAME WIN STREAK after Drew Romo hit TWO homers from both sides of the plate last night (his FIRST career homers!). Erick Fedde (0-3, 3.10 ERA) starts for us against Yusei Kikuchi (0-3).
This is the series finale—can we SWEEP the Angels at home?
White Sox Season: 13-17 on a THREE-Game Win Streak
Record: 13-17 (Four Games Under .500, THREE-Game Win Streak)
After losing 99 games last year, we’re 13–17 and four games under .500 on a THREE-GAME WIN STREAK. Drew Romo (called up Saturday) hit TWO home runs from both sides of the plate last night—his FIRST TWO CAREER HOMERS! We beat the Angels 5–2 and are going for the SWEEP.
Last Night’s Win (5–2):
- Drew Romo: TWO homers (left-handed, right-handed) – FIRST career HRs!
- Colson Montgomery: Solo homer (8th of season)
- Davis Martin: 4-1 record, 5.2/3 IP (dominated!)
- Broke José Soriano’s 25.2/3 inning shutout streak
- Soriano entered with 0.24 ERA (lowest through 6 starts since 1913!)
THREE-Game Win Streak:
- Beat Angels 8–7 Monday (Murakami 3-run HR)
- Beat Angels 5–2 Tuesday (Romo 2 HRs!)
- Going for the SWEEP today
Munetaka Murakami’s Season:
- 12 home runs (TIED FOR MLB LEAD!)
- 23 RBIs leading the team
- Historic April performance
Erick Fedde Tonight:
- 0-3, 3.10 ERA (pitching well, NO run support)
- Only 9 runs scored in his 3 starts
- DESERVES his first win today
We’ve won THREE STRAIGHT. Now go for the SWEEP at home!
Los Angeles Angels: 12-19 on a FIVE-Game Losing Streak
The Angels are 12–19 on a FIVE-GAME LOSING STREAK after we beat them 5–2 last night. They’re SPIRALING.
Angels After Last Night:
- Lost 5–2 (fifth straight loss)
- 12-19 record (seven games under .500)
- Lost 9 of last 10 games (BRUTAL stretch)
- Soriano’s historic streak ENDED (0.24 ERA to 0.84)
Yusei Kikuchi Starting:
- 0-3 record (winless like Fedde)
- Trying to stop five-game losing streak
- Facing our hot offense
Angels Key Players:
- Mike Trout: Still productive but team losing
- Josh Lowe: Homered last night (4th of season)
- Can’t stop the bleeding
What We’re Facing:
- Angels on FIVE-game losing streak
- Lost 9 of last 10 games
- Both starters winless (Fedde 0-3, Kikuchi 0-3)
- Desperate to avoid the SWEEP
The Angels are COMPLETELY BROKEN. Five straight losses. We’ve beaten them twice. Go for the SWEEP.
Key Matchups at Rate Field
Erick Fedde (3.10 ERA) vs Angels Lineup
Fedde’s pitching WELL (3.10 ERA) but 0-3. The Angels can’t score (lost 9 of 10). Get him his FIRST WIN!
Drew Romo and Montgomery vs Kikuchi
Romo hit TWO homers last night (first career HRs from both sides!). Montgomery homered too. Stay hot.
White Sox Offense (THREE-game streak) vs Angels Pitching
We’ve scored 8 and 5 runs the last two nights. The Angels are REELING. Keep attacking.
Series SWEEP
Up 2-0 in the series. Win today and we SWEEP the Angels at home!
What the White Sox Need in the Series Finale
Give Erick Fedde Run Support
Fedde has a 3.10 ERA but is 0-3. Only 9 runs scored in his 3 starts. GIVE HIM RUNS and get him his first win!
Drew Romo Stays Hot
TWO homers last night (first career HRs from both sides of the plate!). Keep the magic going.
Munetaka Murakami Produces
Twelve homers, TIED FOR MLB LEAD. Homered Monday. Stay hot in the series finale.
SWEEP the Angels
Three-game win streak. Beat them twice. Win today and SWEEP them at home!
White Sox Fan Prediction: We SWEEP Them
Final Score: White Sox 6, Angels 3
Erick Fedde FINALLY gets run support—6 innings, 3 runs. Gets his FIRST WIN of the season!
Drew Romo stays hot. Murakami goes deep (his 13th!). We score 6 runs and dominate.
The Angels score 3 but their five-game losing streak becomes SIX.
Three-run win. We’re 14–17. FOUR-GAME WIN STREAK. SWEEP THE ANGELS at home!
Why the Series Finale Matters
We’re 13–17 on a THREE-GAME WIN STREAK. Romo hit TWO homers last night (first career HRs!). Fedde’s 0-3 but has a 3.10 ERA (no run support). The Angels are 12–19 on a FIVE-game losing streak.
Win today and we’re 14–17 with a FOUR-GAME WIN STREAK. SWEEP THE ANGELS at home. Fedde FINALLY gets his first win.
Can Fedde finally get run support? Will Romo stay hot? Can we SWEEP the Angels?
After losing 99 games last year, SWEEPING a series at home would be HUGE progress.
Go Sox. SWEEP the Angels and make it FOUR IN A ROW!