American League West action continues on Wednesday, July 30, as the Texas Rangers (56-52) face the Los Angeles Angels (53-55) at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California. First pitch is scheduled for 9:38 p.m. ET. These divisional foes will look to gain ground in a competitive AL West after a heated contest yesterday.

Texas Rangers Outlook

The Rangers hold a 56-52 record, sitting third in the AL West. Their offense ranks 24th in runs per game but has power with 113 home runs. Wyatt Langford (15 HR), Corey Seager (15 HR), and Adolis García (14 HR) lead the charge. They are looking to bounce back after a benches-clearing incident and a loss in the previous game against the Angels.

Injury Update: Jake Burger (quadricep) is on the 10-day IL. Pitchers Chris Martin (calf), Tyler Mahle (shoulder), and Josh Sborz (shoulder) are on various ILs. Jacob Webb (back spasms) was recently placed on the 15-day IL.

Los Angeles Angels Outlook

The Angels are 53-55, placing them fourth in the AL West. Their offense has hit 113 home runs, led by Taylor Ward (24 HR) and Jo Adell (21 HR). Mike Trout (19 HR) remains a critical force, but was recently hit by a pitch in a benches-clearing incident that led to high emotions. They have won the first two games of this series against the Rangers.

Injury Update: Jorge Soler (back) and Chris Taylor (hand) are on the 10-day IL. Yoán Moncada (hand) is probable for today. Pitchers Hunter Strickland, Ben Joyce, and Robert Stephenson are on the 60-day IL. Anthony Rendón (hip) is also on the 60-day IL.

Analysis and Pick

This divisional matchup features a clear pitching advantage for the Rangers with Nathan Eovaldi’s outstanding season. While the Angels are at home and have taken the first two games of the series, their offense can be inconsistent, especially against top-tier pitching. The Rangers’ lineup should find opportunities against Soriano, and they’ll be highly motivated after recent events. Eovaldi’s dominance gives Texas the edge here to avoid the sweep.

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Kervin Coleman
Kervin Coleman

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Kervin is a Kean University graduate with a bachelor`s degree in Communications Journalism. He also played collegiate football there, as a team captain and starting Outside Linebacker. I think he knows what he\'s talking about. Make sure to tune in to see what comes next!

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