George Klassen earns first win as Angels defeat Rangers 5-2
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 6:32 AM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026
George Klassen secured his first career win for the Los Angeles Angels on August 12, 2026, against the Texas Rangers at Angel Stadium, delivering six innings with two earned runs and six strikeouts. The Angels rallied with a three-run sixth inning, highlighted by key hits from Mike Trout and Jose Siri. Ben Joyce recorded his first save of the season, striking out one in a perfect ninth inning. The win comes as the Angels look to solidify their position in the standings.
- •Klassen allowed two runs over six innings while striking out six.
- •Angels scored three runs in the sixth inning to take the lead.
- •Mike Trout had two RBIs, contributing to the team's offensive effort.
- •Ben Joyce achieved his first save this season in his fourth game back.
- •The game took place at Angel Stadium on August 12, 2026.
- 6:32 AMYahoo Sports — Klassen gets first career win, Joyce gets first save of the season in 5-2 win
"It was a night of big firsts and first-in-a-whiles for the Angels
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