Angels lose fifth-straight behind dormant bats and rare José Soriano stutter
The Angels have not been able to win on the road.
Los Angeles Angels pitcher Jose Soriano (59) meets with third baseman Yoan Moncada (10), shortstop Zach Neto (9) and baseman Adam Frazier (20) at the mound against the Chicago White Sox during the third inning at Rate Field. CHICAGO - All good things must come to an end. That was the case for Los Angeles Angels ace José Soriano in the Angels 5-2 loss to the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday for the Angels' ninth loss in 10 games and Soriano's first loss of the season.
Things started sharp as usual for Soriano, striking out the side to start the game and put down the top of the Chicago order, but after that he began to labor. Colson Montgomery put Chicago on the board in the second inning with a solo home run and Drew Romo added on in the bottom of the fourth with a two-run shot, the first home run of his major league career. FINAL: White Sox 5, Angels 2 pic.
twitter. com/lc7qBJG4c5 — Los Angeles Angels (@Angels) April 29, 2026 Soriano was notably less sharp than usual, missing spots on the edge of the zone that he's usually dominated and lacking control of both his slider and knuckle-curve. Soriano Laboring Even in innings that he kept scoreless, Soriano was battling to get there and when he was pulled after just five innings, he had already racked up 97 pitches and allowed six hits, three earned runs and three walks while striking out six.
sit 'em down Sori 😤 pic. twitter. com/vpT4qwGc9Z — Los Angeles Angels (@Angels) April 29, 2026 He was assessed by trainers before he left the mound in the sixth inning, with particular attention being paid to his neck and back.