The game turned on seven runs in the fifth inning. Chicago trailed 2-1 entering the frame, then sent 11 batters to the plate in a decisive outburst that buried Los Angeles.
Anthony Kay allowed 2 runs over five innings for the victory, striking out seven while scattering four hits. The right-hander improved to 6-1 with a 4.34 ERA, working efficiently through 89 pitches to earn his sixth win of the season.
The fifth-inning rally began when Sam Antonacci singled to right, scoring Peters to tie the game 2-2. Miguel Vargas followed with an RBI double to give Chicago the lead, then B. Montgomery walked with the bases loaded to force home another run. Chase Meidroth delivered the knockout blow with a two-run single, and Tristan Peters capped the inning with a two-run triple to center field.
Roki Sasaki absorbed the loss for Los Angeles, allowing 7 runs on seven hits over 4.1 innings. The Japanese right-hander walked three and struck out four, falling to 3-4 as his command deserted him in the decisive fifth inning.
Chicago extended its winning streak to two games and improved to 36-31. Los Angeles, despite the setback, maintained first place in their division at 44-25. Kyle Tucker sits two runs away from 500 career runs scored, while Miguel Rojas needs one double to reach 200 career doubles.