Rangers take early lead against Angels with big eighth inning at home
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 8, 2026, 4:11 AM
Last updated Jul 8, 2026
The Texas Rangers are playing their first home game of a 16 out of 19 stretch, facing the Los Angeles Angels on July 7, 2026. A five-run eighth inning helped propel the Rangers to an 8-3 lead. This victory pushed their overall record to just over.500 for the season, with home wins becoming crucial for playoff aspirations. Contributions from the bottom of the lineup, including three key players who started the season elsewhere, were instrumental in the win, as manager Skip Schumaker emphasized the importance of winning at home during this stretch.
- •Rangers are 21-20 at home after the win.
- •Alejandro Osuna hit a three-run home run in the eighth inning.
- •Justin Foscue and Nikki Lopez also contributed key hits.
- •The Rangers are scheduled to play 16 of 19 games at home.
- •Manager Skip Schumaker stresses home games are critical for playoff chances.
- 4:11 AMYahoo Sports — Rangers need to make the most of their 'home cooking.' They're off to a good start
"Texas plays 16 of its next 19 games at home and will need the kind of contributions it got on Tuesday against the Angels.
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