White Sox Triumph Over Angels 8-1 on Opening Day

In a strong Opening Day performance, the Chicago White Sox defeated the Los Angeles Angels 8-1, marking Will Venable's first win as a major league manager. Sean Burke pitched six scoreless innings, striking out three and allowing only three hits, while Andrew Benintendi, Lenyn Sosa, and Austin Slater each homered to support the offense. The Angels' starter, Yusei Kikuchi, struggled in his debut, giving up three runs over six innings. Despite the loss, Logan O'Hoppe hit a late homer for Los Angeles, but it wasn't enough to overcome the deficit. This defeat continued the Angels' disappointing trend of losing on Opening Day, as they have now lost 11 out of the last 12 such games. Both teams are looking to improve this season, with the White Sox hoping for a better outcome after a dismal 2024 campaign.