Chicago White Sox's Late-Inning Heroics Stun Los Angeles Angels
In an electrifying comeback on Tuesday night, the Chicago White Sox transformed a 2-0 deficit against the Los Angeles Angels into a stunning 3-2 victory, avoiding what would have been their 121st loss of the season. The win marked a significant milestone for the White Sox, who until that point, had struggled to claim a single victory when trailing past the seventh inning this year.
The game’s dramatic turnaround began in the bottom of the eighth inning. Facing a seemingly insurmountable two-run gap, the White Sox offense found new life. Zach DeLoach and Bryan Ramos set the rally in motion with back-to-back doubles, slicing the Angels' lead in half and bringing home Chicago's first run of the game.
With momentum building, Lenyn Sosa worked a crucial walk off Angels reliever Hunter Strickland, loading the bases and setting the stage for a thrilling finish. Luis Robert then stepped up and delivered a clutch single, bringing Ramos home to tie the game at 2-2.
A critical miscue by Jack López, who failed to catch Robert's pop-up, extended the opportunity for Chicago to press their advantage further. Taking full advantage, Andrew Benintendi lashed a single to left field, sending the crowd into a frenzy as the White Sox seized a 3-2 lead.
Entering the ninth inning with the narrow lead, the responsibility of closing out the game fell to Justin Anderson. Despite some tense moments, including walking Mickey Moniak with two outs, Anderson managed to induce a ground out from Eric Wagaman to seal the victory for Chicago.
Anderson’s save tied him with two other White Sox pitchers for the most saves among active players on the roster this season, reflecting the closer-by-committee approach the team has been forced to adopt. Michael Kopech, John Brebbia, Tanner Banks, and Jordan Leasure have all recorded multiple saves this season but are no longer with the team or are playing in the minors.
This victory is a rare bright spot in an otherwise challenging season for the White Sox. The 1962 New York Mets still hold the modern Major League Baseball record for the most losses in a single season, a record the White Sox are keen to avoid.
The White Sox’s remarkable resilience was on full display, as they combined timely hitting and strategic at-bats to overcome their late-inning woes. Every aspect of their performance in those crucial final moments – from DeLoach and Ramos' consecutive doubles to Anderson's nerve-wracking save – highlighted a team determined to defy the odds.
As the White Sox prepare to face the Angels again on Wednesday night, they'll look to build on this momentum and finish the series on a high note. Fans can only hope that this remarkable comeback is a sign of more competitive outings to come as the season progresses.