Angels walk-off White Sox as Mike Trout scores on wild pitch

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In a game where offense was hard to come by, Mike Trout's struggles at the plate stood out.

With a chance to get a critical seven-game homestand off to a successful start, he still found a way to create a run, one that didn't require swinging the bat.

Trout scored on a game-ending wild pitch, Shohei Ohtani hit his 26th home run, and the Los Angeles Angels defeated the Chicago White Sox 2-1 on Monday night.

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Los Angeles Angels Mike Trout (27) celebrates with Mickey Moniak (16) after scoring on a wild pitch from White Sox relief pitcher Aaron Bummer during the ninth inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Monday, June 26, 2023.  (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

"You know, I was grinding a couple at-bats, but just (wanted) to get on base and make things happen," Trout said after sliding home head-first on the bad throw by Aaron Bummer. "That was a pitching battle, and (we) came out on top. That’s all you can ask for."

After having struck out in each of his first three appearances, Trout drew a leadoff walk against Reynaldo López (2-5). Bummer then came in to face Ohtani, who drew his own walk. The two Angels superstars successfully executed a double steal, which set up Trout’s heroics and the team's second walk-off win on a wild pitch this season.

"I know Mike struck out three times, but that walk is huge," Angels manager Phil Nevin said. "And then he uses his legs. Still an all-around five-tool guy that can make a difference without hitting the way he has. The two best stepped up today, and we usually win those."

Carlos Estéves (2-1) pitched a scoreless ninth inning to get the win.