The Los Angeles Angels picked up a 8-4 victory over the Chicago White Sox at Camelback Ranch on Wednesday in spring training action. Jo Adell paced the offense, going 2-for-3 with a home run and two RBI, giving the coaching staff plenty to be encouraged about as the exhibition schedule continues. Alek Manoah worked 4.0 innings on the mound, allowing 4 earned runs on 8 hits. Both clubs finished with 11 hits apiece in a closely contested battle. The Angels will take confidence from a well-rounded effort on both sides of the ball. Spring training is about building toward the regular season, and this was a step in the right direction.
Key Performers
Jo Adell was the standout at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a home run and two RBI. His power was on full display throughout the game. The Angels will be hoping for more of the same as the spring continues.
Chris Taylor added to the attack, going 2-for-3 with a home run and an RBI, Kyren Paris provided support, going 2-for-3 with a triple and an RBI, and Oswald Peraza also contributed, going 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI. Multiple contributors at the plate made life difficult for the opposing pitching staff.
On the other side of the diamond, Austin Hays led the Sox offense with a 3-for-4 with a home run, a double, and three RBI day. Colson Montgomery also contributed, going 2-for-4 with a home run and an RBI. Korey Lee added a 2-for-2 with a double effort as well. Despite those contributions, the Angels pitching staff did enough to limit the damage and secure the victory.
On the Mound
Alek Manoah got the start, running into trouble, working 4.0 innings while allowing 4 earned runs on 8 hits with four strikeouts. He threw 81 pitches in the outing. The coaching staff will review his performance as they continue mapping out the pitching plan for the regular season.
The bullpen was excellent, combining for 5.0 scoreless innings while striking out six. The Angels continue to sort through their relief options as they build their Opening Day bullpen. Every inning pitched in the spring is an opportunity for pitchers to make their case for a spot on the roster when the games start counting.
Among the relievers, Kaleb Ort stood out with 1.0 innings of scoreless work, striking out two. It was an impressive showing that could factor into roster decisions.
How It Happened
Sox got on the board first with three runs in the first inning. Sox tacked on a run in the third. The Angels countered with a run in the fourth. The Angels plated three runs in the sixth. The Angels added two runs in the seventh. The Angels tacked on a run in the eighth. The Angels pushed across a run in the ninth. The Angels spread their scoring across five different innings, applying consistent pressure throughout the game. Both teams finished with 11 hits apiece, with 2 errors committed between the two clubs. A crowd of 4,664 was on hand to take in the action.
Looking Ahead
The Angels will look to build on this positive performance as spring training winds down. With the regular season rapidly approaching, outings like this one provide confidence and continuity for a roster that is rounding into form. Every remaining exhibition game is another chance to sharpen the details before the games start counting for real.