Standout Performance
George Klassen recorded the win in his first MLB start, pitching six innings and allowing just two earned runs. He struck out five batters while issuing one walk, providing a solid foundation for the Los Angeles Angels' victory over the Texas Rangers. The final score was 5-2 at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, before a crowd of 33,733 on Thursday, August 13, 2026.
Game Progression
The Rangers took an early lead in the second inning when Seager homered to right field, measuring 378 feet. This gave Texas a 1-0 advantage. The Angels responded in the third inning with a single run, as Trout singled to center field to score Guzman, tying the game at 1-1.
The sixth inning proved decisive for Los Angeles. After Siri doubled to left field to score Grissom, tying the game at 2-2, the Angels took the lead. Guzman hit a sacrifice bunt to move Siri to third, and Trout singled again to center, driving in Siri to make it 3-2.
Later in the same inning, Frazier reached on an infield single to first, scoring Neto for a 4-2 advantage, despite a runner being out at home on a fielder's choice.
The Angels added an insurance run in the seventh inning. Neto scored on a play where Frazier reached on an infield single, making the score 5-2. The Rangers were unable to mount any further offense to close the gap.
