Pujols, Calhoun hit HRs in Angels' 5-3 win over White Sox
Kole Calhoun and Albert Pujols homered in the first inning against John Danks, and the Los Angeles Angels held on to beat the Chicago White Sox 5-3 on Tuesday night.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Chicago White Sox
3
Los Angeles Angels
5
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHW | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| LAA | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10/26 | @ Cleveland Guardians | L 0-2 | MLB |
| 10/8/26 | vs Cleveland Guardians | L 5-9 | MLB |
| 10/7/26 | vs Cleveland Guardians | L 3-9 | MLB |
| 10/5/26 | @ Cleveland Guardians | W 4-3 | MLB |
| 10/3/26 | @ Cleveland Guardians | W 3-0 | MLB |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Foul Ball 3-5
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 3-5
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 3-5
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 3-5
Pitch 9: foul
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Foul Ball 3-5
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 3-5
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 3-5
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 3-5
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-5
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-5
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Play Result 3-5
Eaton grounded into fielder's choice to second, Sánchez scored, Saladino out at second.
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Batter Fielders Choice Runner Movement 3-5
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Foul Ball 2-5
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-5
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-5
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Play Result 2-5
Victorino reached on infield single to third, Pérez scored.
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Advancing On Play 2-5
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-4
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Play Result 2-4
Abreu doubled to deep center, Saladino scored.
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Advancing On Play 2-4
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Play Result 1-4
Pérez safe at first on throwing error by third baseman Saladino, Giavotella scored.
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Error 1-4
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 3: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-3
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Play Result 1-3
Ramírez grounded out to shortstop, García scored.
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Advancing On Play 1-3
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-3
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End Inning 3-5
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-5
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Play Result 3-5
Shuck grounded out to second.
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Ground Out 3-5
Pitch 7: in play
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Foul Ball 3-5
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 3-5
Pitch 5: foul
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Ball 3-5
Pitch 4: ball 2
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Strike Swinging 3-5
Pitch 3: strike 2 (swinging)
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Strike Looking 3-5
Pitch 2: strike 1 (looking)
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Ball 3-5
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-5
Shuck batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-5
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Play Result 3-5
García grounded out to shortstop.
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Ground Out 3-5
Pitch 5: in play
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Foul Ball 3-5
Pitch 4: foul
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Ball 3-5
Pitch 3: ball 1
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Strike Swinging 3-5
Pitch 2: strike 2 (swinging)
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Strike Swinging 3-5
Pitch 1: strike 1 (swinging)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-5
García batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-5
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Play Result 3-5
Cabrera flied out to right.
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Fly Out 3-5
Pitch 10: in play
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Foul Ball 3-5
Pitch 9: foul
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Foul Ball 3-5
Pitch 8: foul
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Ball 3-5
Pitch 7: ball 3
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Foul Ball 3-5
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 3-5
Pitch 5: foul
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Ball 3-5
Pitch 4: ball 2
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Foul Ball 3-5
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Strike Swinging 3-5
Pitch 2: strike 1 (swinging)
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Ball 3-5
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-5
Cabrera batting
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Play Result 3-5
Street relieved Smith.
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Start Inning 3-5
Top of the 9th inning
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Lineup Change 3-5
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Lineup Change 3-5
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End Inning 3-5
End of the 8th
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-5
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Play Result 3-5
Cron lined out to right.
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Line Out 3-5
Pitch 4: in play
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Head to Head
Injuries
Los Angeles Angels
- Jack Kochanowicz Out
Chicago White Sox
- Tanner Murray Out
- Prelander Berroa Out
- Brooks Baldwin Out
- Mike Vasil Out
- Jordan Leasure Out
Lineups
ConfirmedLAA
Shane VictorinoLF8
Kole CalhounRF56
Mike TroutCF27
Albert Pujols1B5
C.J. CronDH28
Erick AybarSS0
Johnny Giavotella2B12
Carlos PerezC29
Kaleb Cowart3B57
Substitutes
Ryan Jackson2B21
CHW
Adam EatonCF9
Jose Abreu1B79
Melky CabreraLF53
Avisail GarciaDH24
JB ShuckRF38
Alexei RamirezSS24
Yolmer Sanchez2B62
Tyler FlowersC25
Tyler Saladino3B13
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