The Los Angeles Angels defeated the Chicago White Sox 3-2 on March 30, 2025, completing a three-game sweep in their season-opening series.
In the first inning, the Angels scored two runs:
- Jorge Soler delivered a sacrifice fly to center field, bringing in Taylor Ward.
- Yoán Moncada’s ground ball resulted in a fielder’s choice, allowing Nolan Schanuel to score.
The White Sox responded with two runs in their half of the first:
- Nick Maton hit a solo home run to center field.
- Matt Thaiss contributed an RBI single to right field, scoring Luis Robert Jr.
After a nearly three-hour weather delay due to hail, strong winds, and tornado warnings, play resumed in the eighth inning. On the first pitch he faced post-delay, Angels outfielder Kyren Paris hit a solo home run to left-center field, giving the Angels a 3-2 lead.
Angels closer Kenley Jansen secured the win, pitching a scoreless ninth inning for his second save of the season.