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The Chicago White Sox were 17-19, 3rd in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Chicago White Sox fell just short against the Los Angeles Angels 3-4 at Angel Stadium.

White Sox Daily Vibe Check
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a hot week

On the right side of things. Winning 5 of their last 7 and it shows. On top of that, allowing just 2.0 runs per game. The pitching has been a strength.

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White Sox Game on May 06

Opponent:Los Angeles Angels (14-23)
Location:Angel Stadium
First Pitch:04:07 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:Noah Schultz (2-1, 2.53 ERA) vs Walbert Ureña (0-3, 3.86 ERA)
TV Broadcast:Chicago Sports Network, Angels Broadcast Television
Forecast:☀️ Clear sky, 70°F, Wind 12 mph

White Sox Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Chicago White Sox fell just short against the Los Angeles Angels 3-4 at Angel Stadium.

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Highlights

White Sox Record & Standings

AL Central

TeamL10WLPCTGBSTRK
Guardians
1819.486 L3
Tigers
1819.486 L2
White Sox
1719.4720.5 L1
Royals
1719.4720.5 W5
Twins
1620.4441.5 W2

Chicago White Sox are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +18 run differential.

White Sox Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

PlayerHRAVGOPSRBI
5
Munetaka Murakami
 14.244.96128
36
Drew Romo
 3.2141.3334
12
Colson Montgomery
 9.227.82423

Pitching Leaders

PitcherW-LERAWHIPIP
65
Davis Martin
 5-11.641.0244.0
59
Sean Burke
 2-22.721.0139.2
47
Erick Fedde
 0-43.791.1338.0

Hot Hitters

PlayerStreak
23
Andrew Benintendi
 6 hits, 1 RBI, .545 AVG in last 3 games
24
Jarred Kelenic
 4 hits, .444 AVG in last 3 games
5
Munetaka Murakami
 4 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

PitcherStreak
65
Davis Martin
 7.0 IP, 10 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
59
Sean Burke
 6.0 IP, 8 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
15
Sean Newcomb
 3.3000000000000003 scoreless IP, 7 K in 3 recent games

White Sox News

Munetaka Murakami continues to be the shining star for the Chicago White Sox, leading the majors with 14 home runs and proving invaluable to his teammates even on days when he's not in the lineup. After a dominant 6-0 victory over the Angels, the Sox are riding high with a 6-1 record over the last week, largely fueled by a staggering +20 run differential. As they sit at 17-18, the recent acquisition of Trevor Richards adds depth to the pitching staff, which has excelled lately. With Murakami’s presence making waves, the White Sox are finding their groove, and fans have every reason to believe this momentum can carry into their upcoming games against the struggling Angels.

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'Really special' Murakami making life easier for White Sox teammates
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'Really special' Murakami making life easier for White Sox teammates
ANAHEIM -- Even when Munetaka Murakami gets a rare non-start, as he did during a 4-3 loss to the Angels on Tuesday night, the White Sox first baseman makes a difference. Murakami, whose 14 home runs are tied with Aaron Judge for the Major League lead and whose 28 RBIs
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 White Sox Acquire Trevor Richards
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White Sox Acquire Trevor Richards
The White Sox have acquired right-hander Trevor Richards from the Phillies in exchange for cash considerations, according to announcements from both clubs. Chicago has transferred right-hander Drew Thorpe to the 60-day injured list to open a 40-man spot. A corresponding active roster move will be required once Richards reports to the Sox. The Phillies have […]
 White Sox Minor League Update: May 5, 2026
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White Sox Minor League Update: May 5, 2026
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 White Sox Weekly: April 27 – May 3, 2026
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White Sox Weekly: April 27 – May 3, 2026
Winning is fun. For the first time in the 2026 season, the White Sox had a winning week. What started as an astonishing sweep of the Los Angeles Angels ended with a near sweep and series win in San Diego. Sunday’s loss capped a 5-1 week and saw the South Siders just two games below […]
 Box Score Banter: Taking the Steps
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White Sox Upcoming Schedule

The Chicago White Sox host the Seattle Mariners for a 3-game series starting Friday.

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