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The Chicago White Sox defeated the Los Angeles Angels 5–2 on April 28 at Rate Field, with the home team's power display making the difference. Chicago's offense connected for three home runs and drove in five runs despite posting a modest .225 batting average and .701 OPS, capitalizing on scoring opportunities when it mattered. The White Sox pitching staff struck out 13 Angels batters while allowing just nine hits and two earned runs, posting a 4.59 ERA that proved sufficient for the victory. Los Angeles managed nine hits of their own but was held to a single home run and two RBIs, with their lineup striking out 13 times and posting a .736 OPS that still couldn't overcome early offensive struggles. Both teams were clean defensively with zero errors, though the Angels' pitching staff allowed five earned runs across nine hits surrendered. The White Sox's ability to drive the ball out of the park—three homers on modest overall offensive metrics—suggests their power-dependent approach may remain volatile as the season progresses.