CHICAGO (AP) – Drew Romo made a remarkable debut, hitting the first two home runs of his career as the Chicago White Sox triumphed over the Los Angeles Angels 5-2 on Tuesday night.
Colson Montgomery also contributed with a homer, marking the end of José Soriano’s shutout streak at 25 2/3 innings, as the White Sox secured their win against a struggling Angels team.
Pitching Performance
Davis Martin (4-1) delivered an impressive performance, allowing only one run and seven hits over 5 2/3 innings, while striking out seven batters and walking one. His performance outshone that of José Soriano, who gave up three runs and six hits in five innings, raising his ERA from 0.24 to 0.84.
Key Contributions
Romo’s first home run came in the fourth inning, a two-run shot from the left side off Soriano, extending the White Sox’s lead to 3-1. He followed up with a solo home run in the sixth inning, this time from the right side against lefty reliever Brent Suter. Munetaka Murakami added to the score in the seventh inning when Sam Antonacci was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded, bringing the score to 5-1.
Angels’ Struggles
The Angels, who have now lost five consecutive games and nine of their last ten, saw Josh Lowe hit a home run and Jo Adell contribute an RBI single in the loss.
Injury Update
In a concerning development, White Sox outfielder Everson Pereira left the game due to right shoulder soreness after an awkward swing. The team reported that he is day-to-day.
Upcoming Matchup
The White Sox will aim for a three-game sweep against the Angels on Wednesday afternoon, with Erick Fedde (0-3) set to start for Chicago against Yusei Kikuchi (0-3) of the Angels.