10:07 pm
May 24

Rangers @ Angels

Who will WIN this matchup?

Texas Rangers (24-23)

@ Los Angeles Angels (22-27)

 

Starting Pitchers:

Smyly (TEX): 0-3; 6.51 ERA

Canning (LAA) 2-1; 3.80 ERA

 

Last 10 Games Played:

Texas Rangers: 7-3

Los Angeles Angels: 3-7

 

Current odds:

Texas Rangers: (+147)

Los Angeles Angels: (-160)

 

• The Rangers have won four in a row and seven of eight after beating Seattle 2-1 on Wednesday, moving over .500 (24-23) for the first time since April 28.

• Outfielder Joey Gallo has been the heart of Texas’ offense, with 15 homers, 35 RBI and leading the American League in slugging percentage (.687) and OPS (1.113). He has come up big against the Angels so far this season — he has five homers and 10 RBI in six games.

• Canning (2-1, 3.80 ERA) will be opposed by Rangers left-hander Drew Smyly (0-3, 6.51), who is still looking for his first win of the season. Smyly has lasted at least five innings only once in seven games this season.

• Trout has been good against Rangers pitching this season, hitting five homers with nine RBI in seven games. In his career, Trout has hit more home runs (30) against the Rangers than any other team (tied with Oakland). In 139 career games against Texas, Trout is hitting .335 with a 1.080 OPS.

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