Rangers struggle with runners in scoring position, lose 3-2 to Angels
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 1:31 PM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
The Texas Rangers lost 3-2 to the Los Angeles Angels on August 11. Despite a leadoff home run from Joc Pederson and seven strong innings from Cody Bradford, the Rangers went 1-for-8 with runners in scoring position. All runs against Bradford came in the third inning, with the Angels scoring three off of him. The loss marks the 20th time this season the Rangers have returned to a.500 record. Manager Skip Schumaker noted the team's anxiousness at the plate as a factor in their missed opportunities.
- •Rangers manage just one hit with runners in scoring position.
- •Cody Bradford throws seven innings, allowing three runs.
- •Joc Pederson hits a leadoff home run for the Rangers.
- •Angels score all runs in a productive third inning.
- •Rangers drop to.500 for the season.
- 1:31 PMYahoo Sports — Rangers Can't Take Advantage Of Opportunities in 3-2 loss to Angels
"The Texas Rangers went 1-for-8 with runners in scoring position as they fell to the Los Angeles Angels 3-2 on Tuesday night.
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