The Los Angeles Angels faced a tough defeat against the Chicago White Sox on Opening Day, with a final score of 8-1. Both teams had poor seasons last year, but the White Sox appeared dominant in this matchup. Despite a decent start from Yusei Kikuchi, the Angels' rookie reliever Ryan Johnson struggled significantly, giving up five runs in the eighth inning. This game highlighted the Angels' struggles and left fans frustrated, as they hoped for a better season after missing the playoffs last year.
"It was a very ugly day for the Angels. They recorded just five hits. They needed a position player to pitch. A bad start." - Sam Blum, The Athletic
"The game was actually manageable through seven innings. Yusei Kikuchi made his Angels debut... but unfortunately, the wheels fell off the wagon in the eighth."
"Johnson made the Angels' Opening Day roster despite never throwing a pitch in the minor leagues... and that lack of experience showed as Chicago hammered him Thursday."
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