mlb Game Recap
Los Angeles Angels vs Texas Rangers Recap - Angels Over Rangers 2-0
Los Angeles got a shutout performance from its pitching staff en route to a 2-0 victory over Texas on Wednesday at Globe Life Field.
Los Angeles was an underdog by +157 and came through for bettors backing them. The game went UNDER the consensus closing total of 9.
Reid Detmers earned the victory for the Angels, throwing 7.1 innings of work, striking out 5, walking 4, and allowing 1 hits and 0 earned runs. That effort was supported by 1 RBIs from Matt Thaiss in the win.
Texas got a 1-inning outing from Aroldis Chapman in the loss. He gave up 0 earned runs, 0 walks and 1 hits in his time on the mound, while Mitch Garver had 1 hits in the loss for the Rangers.
Los Angeles enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 8-3 advantage in hits.
The game was closed out by Carlos Estevez who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 2 hits, 0 walks and fanned 2 batters to earn the save.
Los Angeles heads into a battle against Tampa Bay. Texas, meanwhile, will have their next action against Milwaukee.