The Chicago White Sox continued their strong run with a 5-2 win over the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday night. Rookie catcher Drew Romo delivered the standout performance, hitting the first two home runs of his major league career from both sides of the plate.
Chicago controlled the game behind a timely offense and another solid pitching performance. The White Sox handed Angels starter José Soriano his first loss of the season while extending Los Angeles’ losing streak to five games.
The Angels entered the matchup hoping to stop a difficult stretch, but Chicago’s balanced effort kept pressure on them throughout the night. The White Sox combined effective pitching, clean defense, and productive at-bats to secure another win at home.
Romo Breaks Through At Plate
Drew Romo provided the biggest offensive moments of the game. The 24-year-old catcher, recently called up from Triple-A Charlotte, hit two home runs in different ways, showing versatility from both sides of the batter’s box.
His first homer came in the fourth inning against José Soriano. Batting left-handed, Romo connected on a two-run shot that gave Chicago a 3-1 lead. The drive marked his first major league home run and immediately shifted momentum toward the White Sox.
Romo struck again in the sixth inning. This time batting right-handed against reliever Brent Suter, he launched a solo home run to center field. The second homer extended Chicago’s lead and capped a memorable night for the rookie.
The performance highlighted Romo’s potential as an offensive contributor. He entered the game still searching for his first home run in the majors and finished it with two.
Montgomery Ends Soriano’s Scoreless Run
Colson Montgomery also contributed an important offensive moment early in the game. His second-inning home run against Soriano ended the Angels pitcher’s impressive scoreless streak at 25 2/3 innings.
Soriano entered the game with the lowest earned run average in the major leagues and had dominated opponents through his first several starts. Chicago managed to disrupt that rhythm early and forced him into more difficult situations than he had faced in recent weeks.
The Angels right-hander allowed three runs and six hits across five innings. He struck out five batters but could not maintain the level of command that defined his earlier outings.
Despite the loss, Soriano still owns one of the strongest starts to the season among American League pitchers. Tuesday marked the first clear setback in his campaign.
White Sox Pitching Controls Tempo
Chicago starter Davis Martin continued his strong run with another effective outing. The right-hander allowed one run and seven hits over 5 2/3 innings while striking out seven batters and walking only one.
Martin worked efficiently and avoided major trouble despite several Angels baserunners. He mixed his pitches well and kept Los Angeles from creating sustained rallies.
The White Sox bullpen handled the final innings cleanly. Sean Newcomb struck out three batters in 1 1/3 scoreless innings, helping stabilize the game late.
Seranthony Domínguez closed the ninth inning without allowing a hit, earning his seventh save of the season.
Chicago’s pitching staff has become one of the team’s strengths during recent weeks. The group continues to limit scoring opportunities and protect late leads effectively.
Angels Continue Difficult Stretch
The Angels showed brief signs of life offensively but struggled to sustain pressure. Josh Lowe hit a home run, and Jo Adell added an RBI single, accounting for the team’s only runs.
Los Angeles collected several hits but could not generate momentum after falling behind. The offense lacked consistency in key situations and failed to capitalize on scoring chances.
The loss dropped the Angels deeper into a difficult run. The team has now lost nine of its last 10 games and continues to search for answers on both sides of the field.
Injuries and inconsistent pitching have added to the challenges. Los Angeles has struggled to maintain leads and support strong individual performances.
White Sox Add Insurance Late
Chicago added another run in the seventh inning when Munetaka Murakami scored after Sam Antonacci was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded.
The White Sox continued to pressure the Angels’ bullpen with disciplined at-bats and aggressive baserunning. Their ability to create offense without relying entirely on home runs helped maintain control of the game.
Chicago also dealt with an injury concern during the game. Outfielder Everson Pereira exited after experiencing soreness in his right shoulder following an awkward swing. The team later described him as day-to-day.
Up Next
The White Sox will attempt to complete a three-game sweep on Wednesday afternoon. Chicago is expected to start Erick Fedde, who enters with a 0-3 record.
The Angels will counter with José Kikuchi as they try to stop their losing streak and regain momentum before returning home.
Chicago continues to show improvement through balanced play and contributions from younger players. The Angels, meanwhile, remain in search of stability during one of their most difficult stretches of the season.
