C.J. Cron's solo homer in the seventh pushed the Angels to a 2-1 win over the White Sox in Anaheim. Albert Pujols launched a solo shot of his own in the second for the Halos, who are a half-game behind the Orioles for the second AL Wild Card spot. Fernando Salas earned the win in relief while Huston Street secured his 28th save. Adam Eaton scored Chicago's only run on a throwing error in the third. Carlos Rodon fell to 5-and-5 with a complete-game loss.
Game #2 of the series is tonight in Anaheim. Pre-Game Show begins at 8:30 on Newstalk 1060.