May 15, 2017

Mike Trout homered for the 4th straight game, and the Angels rallied to beat the White Sox 5-3 on Monday night in Anaheim.

The Halos trailed 3-0 in the 5th inning, but Kole Calhoun connected on a 3-run homer to tie the game.  The next batter was Mike Trout, who drilled a solo blast over the left field wall, and the Angels suddenly had a 4-3 lead.  Martin Maldonado added another solo homer in the 7th inning for the Angels.

Jesse Chavez (3-5) picked up the win for the Angels.  He pitched 7 strong innings, giving up 3 runs on 5 hits.  Bud Norris got the final four outs for his 8th save of the season.

The White Sox got on the board in the 4th inning on a 2-run homer from Jose Abreu.  An RBI triple from Tyler Saladino made it 3-0. in the 5th.

Mike Pelfrey (0-4) took the loss for the Sox.  He gave up 4 earned runs on 3 hits.

The White Sox put runners on first and second with two out in the ninth, but Kevan Smith struck out looking to end the game.

Game 2 of the 3-game set will be on Tuesday night at the Big A.   JC Ramirez (3-3, 4.20 ERA) will be on the mound for the Halos, while the White Sox counter with Derek Holland (3-3, 2.43 ERA).