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Angels rally to edge Rangers 5-2 behind Trout and Klassen

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 5:29 AM

Last updated Aug 13, 2026

Angels rally to edge Rangers 5-2 behind Trout and Klassen

Summary

The Los Angeles Angels secured a 5-2 victory over the Texas Rangers on August 12, 2026. Mike Trout contributed a strong performance with three hits and two RBIs, while George Klassen earned his first MLB win, allowing two runs over six innings. The Angels staged a comeback, scoring four runs in the sixth and seventh innings after trailing 2-1. The Rangers, now 60-61, fell further behind Houston in the AL West standings. Jacob deGrom is scheduled to pitch for Texas in the series finale against Walbert Ureña of the Angels on Thursday night.

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•Angels score four runs in sixth and seventh innings.
•Trout's performance includes three hits and two RBIs.
•Klassen earns first MLB win in four career starts.
•Rangers drop 1.5 games behind the first-place Astros.
•Next game features deGrom pitching for the Rangers.

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5:29 AMYahoo Sports — Mike Trout leads offense and George Klassen earns 1st MLB win as Angels top Rangers 5-2

What they're saying

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Mike Trout had three hits and two RBIs, Jose Siri keyed a three-run sixth inning with a pinch-hit RBI double, and George Klassen earned his first major league win in the Los Angeles Angels’ 5-2 comeback victory over the Texas Rangers on Wednesday night. Angels reliever Blake Weiman threw a scoreless seventh before giving up two hits and striking out one in the eighth. Ryan Watson replaced Weiman and escaped the two-on, one-out jam.
— Yahoo Sportsby MIKE DiGIOVANNA

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