Drury, Angels Spoil Hendriks’ Return With 6–4 Victory Over White Sox

Los Angeles Angels' Matt Thaiss (21) steals second as the throw from Chicago White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal pulls Romy Gonzalez, left, away from the bag during the eighth inning of a baseball game in Chicago on May 29, 2023. Charles Rex Arbogast/AP Photo

CHICAGO—Brandon Drury and Matt Thaiss homered during a fast start for the Los Angeles Angels, who spoiled Liam Hendriks’ return for the Chicago White Sox with a 6–4 victory on Monday night, May 29.

Drury hit a three-run shot and Thaiss followed with another drive during a four-run first inning against a shaky Michael Kopech. Griffin Canning (4–2) struck out nine in six innings, and Mike Trout finished with two hits.