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Los Angeles Angels vs Texas Rangers โ Recap
March 8, 2026 ยท Surprise Stadium ยท View Preview
Game Recap
The Los Angeles Angels defeated the Texas Rangers 10-7, propelled by a decisive six-run outburst in the seventh inning. This significant rally accounted for the majority of the Angels' scoring and irrevocably shifted the game's momentum in their favor after a competitive start.
Texas had initially held the advantage, with starter Nathan Eovaldi navigating five innings while surrendering just two earned runs. During the early stages, Rangers outfielder Evan Carter was a primary offensive force, collecting two hits, including a home run, and driving in four runs to help build his team's lead.
However, the Angels dramatically altered the game's trajectory in the seventh. Their six-run frame transformed the scoreboard, erasing any deficit they faced and establishing a lead that proved insurmountable for the Rangers. Despite Carter's strong performance at the plate, his contributions ultimately weren't enough to withstand Los Angeles's late-game offensive explosion.
The Angels' ability to unleash such a potent scoring inning served as the pivotal turning point, allowing them to secure a hard-fought road victory. Following this win, the Los Angeles Angels' record stands at 50-76, while the Texas Rangers move to 61-65.
Player of the Game
Turning Point
The game turned in the 7th inning, when the Los Angeles Angels scored 6 runs.
Pitching
| Pitcher | Team | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Eovaldi |
|
5.0 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 4.66 |
| Victor Mederos |
|
3.0 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 12.46 |
| Victor Mederos |
|
3.0 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 12.46 |
| Camden Minacci S |
|
2.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3.38 |
| Sam Bachman |
|
2.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0.00 |
| Trey Gregory-Alford W |
|
2.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 9.00 |
| Luis Curvelo |
|
1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.50 |
| Ryan Brasier |
|
1.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.46 |
| Wilian Bormie |
|
1.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.00 |
| Dane Acker |
|
0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.40 |
| Michel Otanez |
|
0.1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 15.43 |
Batting
| Batter | Team | AB | H | HR | RBI | R | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Carter |
|
3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Smith |
|
2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Chris Taylor |
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Christopher Harrelson |
|
2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donovan Walton |
|
4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Kendrey Maduro |
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Sebastian Rivero |
|
4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeimer Candelario |
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Malcolm Moore |
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Athanael Duarte |
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Moore |
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Linares |
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Danny Jansen |
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jonah Bride |
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Marcus Lee Sang |
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Wyatt Langford |
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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