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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.

The Angels’ Taylor Ward, left, celebrates with teammates Nolan Schanuel, right, and Mike Trout as he returns to the dugout after hitting a go-ahead home run during the sixth inning of their game against the Texas Rangers on Monday night at Angel Stadium. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
Jul 29, 2025; Anaheim, California, USA; Los Angeles Angels and Texas Rangers players come out to the field after Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Mike Trout (27) is hit by a pitch during the eighth inning at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images
The Angels’ Yoan Moncada, right, scores on a double by Zach Neto as Texas Rangers catcher Kyle Higashioka gestures during the sixth inning on Tuesday night at Angel Stadium. The Angels scored four runs in the sixth and won, 8-5. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
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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.