Rangers struggle offensively, fall to Angels 3-2 in Anaheim
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 5:39 AM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
The Texas Rangers lost 3-2 to the Los Angeles Angels on August 11, 2026, in Anaheim. Despite leadoff hitter Joc Pederson reaching base four times, the Rangers failed to capitalize with runners in scoring position, going 1 for 8 in those situations. A strong start from pitcher Cody Bradford was wasted as the team could not improve its record above.500, missing an opportunity to take the AL West lead. Rangers manager Skip Schumaker noted the team's struggles with execution during critical at-bats.
- •Rangers leave eight runners on base during the game.
- •Pederson hit a leadoff home run, his seventh of the season.
- •Rangers have a.500 record for the 20th time this season.
- •Cody Bradford pitched seven innings, allowing three runs.
- •Rangers failed to capitalize on a struggling Angels pitcher.
- 5:39 AMYahoo Sports — Rangers squander big opportunity in AL West race as offense sputters vs. Angels
"The Rangers had a chance to leap into first place. Instead, a woeful offensive performance led to a frustrating loss to the lowly Angels.
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