Bullpen implodes again in loss to White Sox
The bullpen blows a second-straight game as the Angels continue their eight losses in last nine games skid.
Apr 27, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher Drew Pomeranz (13) reacts after giving up a solo home run to Chicago White Sox third baseman Miguel Vargas during the seventh inning at Rate Field. Just over 24 hours after allowing eight runs in 4 ⅔ innings, the Angels' bullpen struck again by giving up five runs in two innings of work on Monday night in Chicago. Right-handed starter Jack Kochanowicz went out for the seventh inning holding onto a 5-1 lead, but was pulled after the first two batters reached base.
From there, the wheels completely fell off for the Angels. The Angels (12-18) proceeded to surrender seven runs in the seventh inning en route to their 8-7 loss to the White Sox (12-17). After an error by shortstop Zach Neto and a successful bunt single chased Kochanowicz out of the game, right-hander Nick Sandlin came in and promptly allowed a single, hit a batter and then gave up a two-run double.
Next came left-hander Drew Pomeranz. The night before, Pomeranz gave up a game-tying two-run home run in the ninth inning to Jac Caglianone, his first homer allowed to a left-handed hitter since 2019. Pomeranz would not have to wait another seven years for a lefty to homer off of him, as Munetaka Murakami launched a 2-2 fastball into the bullpen in right field to take a 7-5 lead.
The next batter, Miguel Vargas, deposited one into the seats in left to add an insurance run. Pomeranz’s ERA is now 8. 74, and Sandlin’s is 14.