Game Recap

The Los Angeles Angels secured a 3-2 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Sunday, thanks to a crucial solo home run by Kyren Paris after a lengthy weather delay.

CHICAGO (AP) — Kyren Paris homered on the first pitch he saw after a lengthy rain delay and the Los Angeles Angels rallied to beat the Chicago White Sox 3-2 on Sunday.

The Turning Point

Paris — a second-round pick in 2019 — hit his first home run this year after hitting one last season in 51 at-bats. Closer Kenley Jansen gave up a leadoff double to Andrew Vaughn and a walk to Matt Thaiss to begin the bottom of the ninth. He got Miguel Vargas to pop out before inducing a double-play grounder from Brooks Baldwin.

Early Game Action

Mike Trout collected his first hit of the season when he singled to load the bases in the top of the first inning. Jorge Soler followed with a sacrifice fly and Yoán Moncada had an RBI ground out for a 2-0 lead.

White Sox Response

Nick Maton hit his first career lead-off homer and Luis Robert Jr. singled and scored on a two-out single by Thaiss to tie it at 2.

The Delay

The delay came in the bottom of the seventh after Thaiss doubled with one out and Vargas worked a full count off reliever Ryan Zeferjahn.

Key Moment

Angels reliever Ben Joyce entered after the 2-hour, 48-minute delay and walked Vargas before throwing a wild pitch to put runners on second and third. He retired Baldwin on a fly out to left before getting Lenyn Sosa to pop out.

Key Stat

White Sox starting pitchers allowed no earned runs in the series. Sean Burke pitched six scoreless innings on Thursday, and Jonathan Cannon tossed five shutout innings Saturday. Davis Martin allowed two unearned runs in six innings Sunday.

Up Next

Martín Pérez makes his White Sox debut on Monday to begin a three-game home series against the Minnesota Twins. Tyler Anderson gets his first start for the Angels against the Cardinals in St. Louis on Monday.

Conclusion

The win marked a significant moment for the Angels, with Kyren Paris’s solo home run proving to be the decisive factor. The team’s ability to rally after the weather delay and secure the victory showcases their resilience and determination.

FAQs

• Q: Who hit the decisive solo home run for the Los Angeles Angels?
  A: Kyren Paris hit the solo home run after the weather delay.
• Q: How long was the weather delay during the game?
  A: The delay lasted 2 hours and 48 minutes.
• Q: What was the final score of the game?
  A: The Los Angeles Angels won 3-2 against the Chicago White Sox.
• Q: Who will start for the White Sox in their next series?
  A: Martín Pérez will make his White Sox debut against the Minnesota Twins.