In the second of a three-game series between the Los Angeles Angels (62-78) and the Texas Rangers (84-58) at Angel Stadium, Daniel Wright (0-2, 7.62 ERA) and Cole Hamels (14-5, 3.25 ERA) get the ball. The Rangers won the last game 2-1, and Texas leads the series 1-0. The game gets underway at 9:05 p.m. ET on Saturday, Sep. 10 and will air on FSSW and FSW.
Mike Trout (.322, 109 Rs, 27 HRs, 88 RBIs, 24 SBs) went 1 for 4 yesterday. The Rangers were unsuccessful the last time Hamels pitched. He struggled, going 1.2 innings, allowing seven runs, striking out four and walking three in a 14-6 loss to the Mariners.
Notes
The Rangers won their last game by a one-run margin. In games decided by one run, the Angels are 14-17. The Rangers are 31-9 in close games this season.
Having scored one run in their last game, the Angels are going to have to step it up if they want to win this matchup. The Rangers have a 21-0 record in games where opponents scored one run or less.
When they are outhit, the Angels are 8-61. The Rangers have a 20-44 record when opponents outhit them.
Ranking 24th in home runs, Los Angeles has hit 142 this season. Texas ranks sixth with 190 home runs.
Los Angeles and Texas both rank near the bottom of the league in walks. Los Angeles sits at 23rd with 398 this season and Texas ranks 27th with 387.
When the Angels hit at least one home run, they are 45-43. When the Rangers hit at least one homer, they have a 70-40 record.
