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Angels Rally for 8-5 Victory to Take 2-0 Series Lead Over Rangers

Moncada’s pinch-hit single powered a four-run sixth inning that put the Angels within four games of a wild-card spot on the eve of the trade deadline.

Overview

  • Angels defeated the Rangers 8-5 on Tuesday night for their third straight home victory and took a 2-0 lead in the series.
  • The rally was driven by Yoán Moncada’s two-run pinch-hit single and Gustavo Campero’s RBI double in the sixth inning.
  • Closer Kenley Jansen recorded his 20th save and extended his scoreless appearance streak to 17 games, the longest active mark in the American League.
  • Tensions rose in the eighth inning when reliever Shawn Armstrong hit Zach Neto and Mike Trout with pitches, prompting both benches to clear without further incident.
  • The win moved the Angels to 53-55 overall and within four games of the third American League wild-card spot with Thursday’s July 31 trade deadline looming.