Ervin Santana pitched seven strong innings, Juan Rivera hit a two-run homer and the Angels beat Los Angeles 6-5 on Thursday to the Chicago White Sox.
The Kendry Morales had three hits and drove in two runs for the Angels, who have won five of their last seven games.
The Dominican Santana (3-3) had no problems against the White Sox, who entered the game with the worst batting average in baseball, .230. He allowed only one unearned run and seven hits, while prescribed six strikeouts and walked three walks.
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