ANAHEIM, Calif. (July 10,2025) — A seven-run third inning paved the way for the Texas Rangers to cruise past the Los Angeles Angels, 11-4, on Thursday night at Angel Stadium, securing a split in the four-game series. Powered by a 4-for-5 night from second baseman Marcus Semien and a strong outing from veteran left-hander Patrick Corbin, the Rangers delivered a complete performance that reaffirmed their place among baseball’s top pitching teams.
Semien wasted no time setting the tone, collecting three of his four hits and scoring twice in the first three innings. His aggressive approach at the plate energized a Rangers offense that had been inconsistent over the series. Shortstop Corey Seager, who went 2-for-3, drove in two runs with a sharp single as part of the third-inning avalanche.
Corbin (6-7), continuing his steady resurgence in 2025, navigated five innings while scattering seven hits and striking out six. He allowed two runs, both coming on a fifth-inning blast by Angels outfielder Taylor Ward. The left-hander worked out of early trouble, inducing a double play off the bat of Mike Trout in the first inning and watching his defense bail him out when Adolis García gunned down Ward at home to keep the Angels off the board.
Offensive Onslaught
Rangers Offensive Strategy
The Rangers wasted no time jumping on Angels starter Jack Kochanowicz (3-9), who labored through 2 2/3 innings and surrendered eight earned runs on nine hits. Texas sent 11 batters to the plate in the third inning alone, turning a 2-0 lead into a commanding 9-0 cushion. Seager and Semien teamed up for four straight hits along with García and Jonah Heim in the opening frame, staking Texas to an early two-run advantage.
In the third, Wyatt Langford and Evan Carter each delivered RBI singles before Jake Burger ripped a double into the left-center gap, chasing home another run. Seager capped the rally with a two-run single, and by the time the dust settled, the game was effectively out of reach for the Angels.
García put an exclamation point on the night with a two-run homer in the eighth off Carson Fulmer — his 11th long ball of the season.
Strong Relief, Defensive Execution
While the Rangers’ offense drew the headlines, their pitching and defense quietly held the line. Jacob Latz followed Corbin with 3 1/3 innings of one-run ball, striking out six and showing sharp command in extended relief. Dane Dunning allowed a solo homer to Zach Neto in the ninth but otherwise closed out the contest with minimal drama.
Perhaps the key moment came early. After giving up three singles in the first inning, Corbin escaped unscathed thanks to García’s heads-up play in right field. His laser throw to the plate erased Ward and preserved Texas’s early lead — a momentum shift that loomed large just minutes later when the Rangers exploded offensively.
Angels Struggle to Keep Pace
For Los Angeles, the loss underscored familiar issues. Kochanowicz, once seen as a breakout candidate, continued his sophomore struggles, ballooning his ERA to 5.67. While Fulmer ate innings in relief, giving up three runs over 5 1/3, the damage had already been done.
The Angels’ offense showed flashes — Neto doubled and homered, Ward added his 21st of the season, and Lamonte Wade Jr. chipped in an RBI single — but they couldn’t match the Rangers’ relentless attack.
By the Numbers
The disparity between the two teams’ pitching was evident. Texas, whose 3.30 team ERA leads the majors, stifled the Angels with a balanced staff effort. Conversely, Los Angeles’ 4.59 ERA now ranks 24th among 30 MLB clubs.
Up Next
The Rangers return home to open a weekend set against the surging Mariners, while the Angels look to regroup before hosting the division-leading Astros. For Texas, the offensive explosion and a rock-solid bullpen performance offer reasons for optimism as they chase a playoff berth in a competitive AL West.
