Texas Rangers rally for eight runs to defeat the Angels, 8-3
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 1:27 AM
Last updated Jul 9, 2026
The Texas Rangers secured an 8-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on July 8, led by a strong five-run eighth inning. The Rangers overcame a 2-0 deficit and a 3-2 deficit, thanks in part to timely hits from Ezequiel Duran, Nicky Lopez, and Justin Foscue. Manager Skip Schumaker credited unexpected players for their contributions amid injuries to key team members. Duran's single drove in the game-winning run, while Lopez and Foscue also played crucial roles in the comeback.
- •Rangers scored five runs in the eighth inning.
- •Ezequiel Duran contributed the game-winning single.
- •Nicky Lopez had two RBIs in the win.
- •Justin Foscue hit a pinch-hit homer.
- •Rangers improve playoff positioning with this victory.
- 1:27 AMYahoo Sports — Few, if any, expected these Texas Rangers to make big impacts
"From Ezequiel Duran to Elias Diaz to Nicky Lopez, the Texas Rangers have benefited greatly from the contributions of players who weren’t expected to do much this season. ARLINGTON —...
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