Source: MLB.com

Major League Baseball has denied the Angels' protest from Friday, upholding the team's 8-6 loss to the White Sox.

The play in question came in the first inning at Chicago's U.S. Cellular Field. White Sox first baseman Paul Konerko hit a grounder to third with the bases loaded and none out. One out was recorded at home, and Angels catcher Chris Iannetta threw to first for a double-play attempt, but his throw pulled Albert Pujols off the bag.

Angels manager Mike Scioscia argued that Konerko was in Iannetta's throwing lane.

"I know we're filing [a report] with the league, and I think it's a very clear case in our favor," Scioscia said after the game. "The umpire set the parameter and told us that Konerko was running well inside the line.

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