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Angels struggle in late innings, fall to Rangers 8-3 in opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 8, 2026, 2:55 AM

Last updated Jul 8, 2026

Angels struggle in late innings, fall to Rangers 8-3 in opener

Summary

The Los Angeles Angels lost 8-3 to the Texas Rangers on July 7, 2026, in Arlington, Texas. José Soriano pitched six strong innings for the Angels, allowing two runs before leaving with a 3-2 lead. However, the bullpen collapsed in the eighth inning, surrendering five runs, including a three-run home run by Alejandro Ozuna. The defeat extends the Angels' losing streak to seven games as they continue to struggle this season with a 36-55 record. They will attempt to even the series on July 8 with Walbert Ureña expected to start against MacKenzie Gore for Texas.

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By the Numbers

•José Soriano pitched six innings, allowing two earned runs.
•Angels regained the lead with an RBI single from Wade Meckler.
•Texas scored five runs in the eighth inning to secure the win.
•Alejandro Ozuna hit a three-run homer in the eighth.
•Angels have a seven-game losing streak and face Rangers again on July 8.

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2:55 AMYahoo Sports — Late Bullpen Collapse Sends Angels to Seventh Straight Loss

What they're saying

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A strong start from José Soriano and a go-ahead hit by Wade Meckler were erased as the Los Angeles Angels surrendered five runs in the eighth inning during an 8-3 loss to the Texas Rangers.
— Yahoo Sports

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