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Angels Edge Out White Sox in 13-Inning Marathon at Angel Stadium

The Los Angeles Angels secured a hard-fought victory over the Chicago White Sox, concluding with a final score of 4-3 after an intense 13 innings. This win improved the Angels' record to 62-90, while the White Sox now stand at 36-117 for the season. The game, held at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, showcased both teams' resilience but ultimately saw the home team prevail.


Sep 18, 2024; Anaheim, California, USA; Chicago White Sox second baseman Jacob Amaya (18) slides into second base to beat a throw to Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zach Neto (9) in the 11th inning at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Key Performances on Both Sides


The Angels demonstrated a blend of strategic hitting and solid pitching throughout the game. Despite accumulating only seven hits compared to six by the White Sox, it was their timely hitting that made the difference. The Angels' bullpen was particularly effective, throwing six scoreless innings and maintaining a perfect stolen base percentage with one successful steal attempt and catching one runner attempting to steal.


On offense, Gustavo Campero stood out for the Angels with an impressive .400 batting average from five at-bats and contributing significantly to keeping innings alive. Meanwhile, Eric Wagaman and Taylor Ward each drove in a run, showcasing their ability to deliver when it mattered most.


Sep 18, 2024; Anaheim, California, USA; Los Angeles Angels shortstop Jack Lopez (10) forces out Chicago White Sox second baseman Lenyn Sosa (50) out at second base in the seventh inning at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

For their part, the Chicago White Sox's effort was highlighted during extra innings where they managed to tie up the game in both the tenth and eleventh innings before ultimately falling short in the thirteenth. Their pitchers kept them in contention throughout this marathon match by holding down a potent Angels lineup for much of the game.


Pitching Prowess


Jack Kochanowicz's performance as a starter for Los Angeles was commendable; he pitched seven strong innings with an earned run average (ERA) of 1.286 and struck out five batters while maintaining an impressive WHIP (Walks plus Hits per Inning Pitched) of 0.7143.


Sep 18, 2024; Anaheim, California, USA; Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Jack Kochanowicz (64) throws in the first inning against the Chicago White Sox at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

José Quijada emerged as one of several heroes from this contest for his role in securing victory during extra innings; he won his appearance with an ERA of zero across his stint on mound while striking out nine batters per nine innings pitched - showcasing not just skill but also crucial timing under pressure.


Looking Ahead


The Los Angeles Angels are set to continue their campaign on September 19th against Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park located in Houston Texas USA Fans can catch all action live broadcast network SCHN scheduled start time is slated for PM EDT ensuring no moment missed from what promises be another exciting matchup baseball calendar

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