The Chicago White Sox look for a win after splitting their last 10 games. 500 July 22, the Angels are just 6-17 in their last 23 games after losing three of four to the Royals.
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LHP Hector Santiago, who starts the series finale Sunday, allowed three earned runs on four hits in 5 1/3 innings in a loss to the White Sox in his previous start. 089 (4-for-45) in his last 20 games. This will be Rodon’s second career game against the Angels.
Out of playoff position for the first time in 6 1/2 weeks after a miserable road trip, the slumping Los Angeles Angels will try to get back in the groove at home. Tyler Saladino has a seven-game hitting streak. Mike Trout leads LA with 126 hits and 71 RBI while Kole Calhoun and Erick Aybar have combined for 98 RBI. Los Angeles has also taken the last five matchups and 11 of 14 against the White Sox in Anaheim. It was the fewest hits allowed by the White Sox since the All-Star break and tied for the fewest in 2015 (fifth time). The Angels are 5-1 in their last 6 Monday games and 7-2 in Heaneys last 9 starts.
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The Angels opened their trek with three losses to Chicago (55-60), including a 3-0 defeat Tuesday in which Rodon (5-4, 4.61 ERA) fanned a career-high 11 over seven innings. The Angels have played their best ball at home and have had the White Sox’s number as of late in LA.
