Venue: Angel Stadium of Anaheim — Anaheim, California
First Pitch: 9:38 PM ET / 6:38 PM PT
Surface: Natural grass
Series: Game 2 of 3 (White Sox lead series 1–0)
The Angels are trying to stop a slide that has pushed them to the bottom of the AL West, while the White Sox look to get back to .500 with improving pitching and timely hitting.
WEATHER REPORT (Anaheim — Evening)
Temperature: 63–66°F
Wind: 6–9 mph blowing out to right‑center
Humidity: Moderate
Rain: 0%
Impact:
Slight boost to left‑handed power
Otherwise a neutral‑to‑pitcher‑friendly environment
INJURY REPORT
Chicago White Sox
Luis Robert Jr. (hip) — OUT
Yoán Moncada (back) — OUT
Garrett Crochet (workload) — Available but monitored
Eloy Jiménez (hamstring) — Day‑to‑day
Michael Kopech (shoulder) — OUT
Los Angeles Angels
Mike Trout (back) — OUT
Anthony Rendon (shoulder) — OUT
Reid Detmers (forearm) — OUT
José Soriano (elbow) — OUT
Logan O’Hoppe (ankle) — Day‑to‑day
The Angels’ injury list remains one of the longest in MLB, severely impacting their lineup depth and rotation stability.
PROBABLE STARTING PITCHERS
White Sox — RHP Erick Fedde (3–2, 3.29 ERA)
Excellent command + improved cutter/slider mix
Road ERA: 3.10
Has allowed 2 or fewer runs in 4 of last 5 starts
Angels’ depleted lineup is a favorable matchup
Angels — RHP Chase Silseth (1–4, 5.66 ERA)
High‑variance arm with strikeout upside
Struggles with walks and HRs
Has allowed 4+ runs in 3 of last 4 starts
White Sox right‑handed bats match up well against him
TEAM RECORDS & RECENT FORM
Chicago White Sox
Record: 17–18
Last 10: 6–4
Road record: 7–9
Offense: 4.3 runs/game
Trend: Pitching stabilizing; bullpen improving
Los Angeles Angels
Record: 13–23
Last 10: 3–7
Home record: 6–12
Offense: 3.9 runs/game
Trend: Injuries + rotation instability + weak run prevention
SERIES HISTORY
2023–2026 combined: White Sox lead 13–10
At Angel Stadium: White Sox have won 5 of last 7
White Sox won Monday’s opener 4–2 behind strong pitching
KEY PLAYER MATCHUPS
1. Andrew Vaughn vs. Chase Silseth
Vaughn’s power vs. Silseth’s HR‑prone fastball/slider combo is the most dangerous matchup for the Angels.
2. Taylor Ward vs. Erick Fedde
Ward is the Angels’ most reliable bat with Trout out. Fedde must keep him off base to control the middle of the order.
3. Paul DeJong vs. Angels bullpen
DeJong has been hot over the last week and matches well vs. LA’s struggling middle relief.
BETTING TRENDS
Chicago White Sox
6–4 in last 10
Under has hit in 7 of last 10
White Sox are 5–2 in last seven vs. Angels
Los Angeles Angels
3–7 in last 10
Angels are 2–8 in last 10 home games
Over is 6–4 in last 10 Angels games
Game Odds
Chicago White Sox 9
Los Angeles Angels – 122
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, May 4, 2026
