Los Angeles Angels defeat Chicago White Sox 8-2: Recap & Betting Results
Wed, May 6, 2026 · MLB · Chicago White Sox 2, Los Angeles Angels 8
The Los Angeles Angels beat the Chicago White Sox 8-2 on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at Angel Stadium. The Los Angeles Angels covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 9, with 10 runs combined.
Chicago White Sox vs. Los Angeles Angels final score and game recap
The Los Angeles Angels scored 5 runs in the second inning, the most by either team in an inning. They led 7-1 after five innings. The rest of the way was even at 1-1.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Noah Schultz (Chicago White Sox): 3.2 innings, 7 earned runs, 3 strikeouts.
- Chase Meidroth (Chicago White Sox): 2-for-3, 1 run.
- Walbert Urena (Los Angeles Angels): 6.0 innings, 1 earned run, 5 strikeouts.
- Travis d'Arnaud (Los Angeles Angels): 1-for-2, 1 home run, 3 RBIs, 1 run.
Who covered the spread in Chicago White Sox vs. Los Angeles Angels?
The Los Angeles Angels covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs and won outright, by 6 runs.
Did Chicago White Sox vs. Los Angeles Angels go over or under the total?
The game went over: 10 runs combined against a closing total of 9, over by 1.
Chicago White Sox and Los Angeles Angels betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Chicago White Sox 17-20 in the 2026 regular season (7-8 at home, 10-12 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 20 of 34 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 18 times and under 16 times. That made it two straight losses for the Chicago White Sox.
This result left the Los Angeles Angels 15-23 in the 2026 regular season (8-10 at home, 7-13 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 17 of 34 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 17 times and under 16 times, with 1 push. That made it two straight wins for the Los Angeles Angels.
What's next for Chicago White Sox and Los Angeles Angels?
Next for the Chicago White Sox: the Seattle Mariners at home on Friday, May 8, 2026. Next for the Los Angeles Angels: at the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday, May 8, 2026.