- What: MLB Regular Season Game
- When: Monday, July 8
- Who: Texas Rangers vs. Los Angeles Angels
- Time: 8:38 p.m. ET
- Where: Anaheim Stadium (Anaheim, CA)
The Texas Rangers are gearing up to take on the Los Angeles Angels in a three-game AL West series.
This marks only the second time these teams have faced each other this season. The Angels emerged victorious in the previous series in May, winning two out of three games in Texas.
Texas Rangers
The Rangers are in a strong position to match their season-best four-game win streak, a feat they’ve achieved twice this year.
Given their current standing, this streak is significant as it could propel them toward a second Wild Card berth.
They are coming off a dominant 13-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday, outscoring them 20-5 in the three-game series.
In the past week, Texas has showcased the offensive power that led to their first-ever championship last season.
However, their current middle-of-the-pack hitting, which is a stark contrast to their previous performance, has them at 42-48. They need to surpass four teams to secure the second Wild Card berth.
Their current middle-of-the-pack hitting has them at 42-48, needing to surpass four teams to secure the second Wild Card berth.
4-hit Heim.@STIHLUSA x #StraightUpTX pic.twitter.com/X7qfQ5OysJ
— Texas Rangers (@Rangers) July 7, 2024
The Texas Rangers have been a force at the plate, ranking in the top five for runs scored and major hitting categories.
With an impressive .307 team average, the third-best in that span, they’ve certainly made their mark in the league.
Veteran Jon Gray takes the mound for the Rangers, hoping to rebound after back-to-back rough outings where he allowed 11 runs on 16 hits over nine innings.
Historically, Gray has fared well against the Los Angeles Angels, holding a 3-1 record with a 3.06 ERA in five career starts against them.
As the Texas Rangers prepare to face the Los Angeles Angels, they might be feeling optimistic.
Los Angeles Angels
The Angels have lost six of their last seven games, including a 5-0 defeat to the Cubs on Sunday, which could be a sign of an opportunity for the Rangers.
Over their last four losses, the Angels have managed just one run, placing them dead last in runs scored over the past week with 13.
They are hitting .192, the second-worst in the majors during this stretch. Rookie Davis Daniel will start for the Angels on Monday, making his third career start.
Tyler Anderson made his longest scoreless start of the season, throwing 8 shutout innings. ????#RepTheHalo x @NationalPro pic.twitter.com/qsihq7c2Po
— Los Angeles Angels (@Angels) July 6, 2024
Daniel is looking to bounce back after a tough outing against the Athletics, where he couldn’t get out of the fifth inning, giving up seven hits and four earned runs, including two home runs, in a 5-0 loss.
This starkly contrasted his debut, where he pitched eight scoreless innings with eight strikeouts in a 5-0 win over the Tigers.
Rangers-Angels Sox Best Bet
These teams have alternated wins in their last eight meetings, with the Angels winning the most recent game.
Road trippin' before the break. #StraightUpTX pic.twitter.com/a3KxplU8Rc
— Texas Rangers (@Rangers) July 8, 2024
The upcoming game is significant as it could kickstart a second-half surge in the Rangers’ season, especially considering their recent performance.
The stage is set for the Rangers to return the favor and win this crucial game. I’d bet the Rangers moneyline in this one.
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