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The Los Angeles Angels edged the Chicago White Sox 4–3 on March 20 at Tempe Diablo Stadium in a spring training contest that stayed well under the Vegas total of 1. The Angels manufactured their winning margin despite collecting just 4 hits and striking out 7 times, relying instead on disciplined plate appearances with 5 walks and converting their limited opportunities into 4 RBIs. Chicago's offense proved more efficient, posting a .839 OPS with 7 hits and a home run while drawing 6 walks, yet the White Sox pitching staff surrendered 4 earned runs on only 4 hits allowed, a concerning efficiency gap that proved decisive. The Angels' pitching unit struck out 9 batters while allowing 7 hits across the game, though their 5.58 ERA suggests continued work needed before the regular season. Chicago's inability to overcome early deficits despite out-hitting their opponents highlights a potential run-scoring concern heading into the season.