Full Breakdown
White Sox Rally from Rain Delay to 8-7 Victory Over Angels
4/29/2026, 1:52:29 AM
Game Overview: Delayed Start and Early Lead
A three-hour rain delay pushed the start at Rate Field to 9:40 p.m. on Monday. The Angels seized an early advantage, taking a 5-1 lead by the end of the sixth inning on hits by Mike Trout, Jorge Soler and Bryce Teodosio. Chicago entered the seventh trailing by four runs.
Seventh-Inning Surge: Ten Batters, Seven Runs
The White Sox sent ten batters to the plate in the seventh, producing seven runs on a mix of singles, a two-run double by Andrew Benintendi, and a three-run homer by Munetaka Murakami. Tristan Peters’ RBI single started the rally, and Miguel Vargas added a solo shot to cap the frame. The inning erased the deficit and gave Chicago a 8-5 lead.
Key Performances
Murakami’s three-run blast was his 12th of the season, tying the MLB lead. Benintendi finished with three RBIs, including the pivotal double. Osvaldo Bido delivered three innings of one-run relief to earn the win, while Bryan Hudson recorded his first career save by retiring the final batter. Angels reliever Nick Sandlin surrendered the go-ahead runs, and Drew Pomeranz allowed Murakami’s homer.
Statistical Snapshot
- Final score: Chicago White Sox 8, Los Angeles Angels 7.
- Seventh-inning runs: 7 (White Sox) vs. 0 (Angels).
- Murakami: 12th HR of season (MLB-leading).
- Bido: 3 IP, 1 R.
- Hudson: 1 out, 0 R, first save.
Official Statements & Team Reactions
White Sox bench coach Will Venable praised the squad’s focus after the delay, noting the “credit to our guys for continuing to just stay locked in.” He also highlighted the bullpen plan, saying the team intended to use Grant Taylor for a single inning before turning to Hudson. The organization emphasized that the comeback reflected resilience despite the weather-induced schedule shift.
Criticism of Angels’ Bullpen
Analysts pointed to the Angels’ “dreadful” bullpen performance, which surrendered seven runs in a single frame after a solid start by Jack Kochanowicz. The loss extended Los Angeles’ slide to four straight defeats and eight of nine games, prompting calls for the staff to stabilize relief pitching.
Impact and Historical Context
The seven-run seventh was the White Sox’s largest deficit erased in a comeback win since 2023. Murakami’s 12th homer placed him ahead of Aaron Judge and Yordan Álvarez for the league lead and tied him with Will Smith for the fourth-most homers through a player’s first 29 MLB games. The victory moved Chicago to 12-17 on the season, ending a two-game losing streak.
Verbatim Quotes
- “It's not normal and it can be challenging, and really a credit to our guys for continuing to just stay locked in,” — Will Venable, White Sox bench coach
- “I didn’t think it was going in,” — Munetaka Murakami, White Sox outfielder/DH
- “Bido was the player of the game for me,” — Will Venable, White Sox bench coach
- “You get up around 30 pitches, that's more than we wanted to go with him,” — Will Venable, White Sox bench coach
Outlook for the Series
Chicago will look to build on the momentum of the seventh-inning rally, while Los Angeles must address bullpen reliability as the three-game series continues.
