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From Globe Life Field in Arlington, we have the Angels and Rangers facing off in an AL West matchup. This one gets started at 8:05 PM ET and is being televised by BSSW. The money line odds have the Rangers at -170 compared to the Angels at +141. The over/under line is at 9 runs.
Los Angeles will be looking for a win to snap their three-game losing streak, as they are 58-82 overall. The Rangers have won three straight and are 3rd in the AL West with a record of 68-73. Samuel Aldegheri is starting for the Angels, while Gerson Garabito goes for the Rangers.
Los Angeles vs. Texas Key Information
- Teams: Angels at Rangers
- Where: Globe Life Field Arlington
- Date: Friday, September 6th
- Betting Odds TEX -170 | LAA +141 O/U 9
The Angels Can Win If…
Samuel Aldegheri will be making his second start of the season, and it comes on the road against the Texas Rangers. In his first start of the season, he took the loss vs. the Mariners, giving up 2 earned runs over 5 innings. He struck out 3 and gave up a pair of home runs.
Los Angeles comes into today’s game with the 27th ranked scoring offense in the league, averaging just 3.9 runs per game. They have been slightly better at home, putting up 4 runs per contest. As a team, they are batting just .230, which is 21st in the league, and their on-base percentage of .301 is also near the bottom of the league.
Both Taylor Ward and Zach Neto have been big power threats this season, with Ward leading the team with 21 homers and Neto right behind him with 20. Ward has gone deep three times in his past five games while batting .368 in that stretch. Neto is also on a three-game hitting streak. Jo Adell is 3rd on the team in RBIs but is batting just .208 for the season.
- The Angels are 4-6 in their last ten games.
- Over their last five games, the Angels are 3-2 vs. the run line.
- Los Angeles has an over/under record of 4-6 in their last ten games.
- The Angels have an average of 4.2 runs per game over their last five games.
- Across their last ten road games, the Angels are 2-8
- Looking back across the Angels last five games as the favorite, they are 1-4
- Los Angeles has gone 1-2 in their last three games as the underdog
- In their ten most recent road games, the Angels have averaged 2.7 runs per game on offense
The Rangers Can Win If…
Gerson Garabito is getting the start for the Rangers today and has made 11 appearances this season. He has a record of 0-1 and an ERA of 2.55. Opponents are batting .159 off Garabito this season. In his one start, he went two-thirds of an inning and didn’t give up a run. Garabito has finished with a no-decision in each of his last three outings. The right-hander has made six appearances at home and has an ERA of 0.0 at home. His ERA on the road is 9.13.
For the season, the Rangers are averaging just 4.2 runs per game, which is 22nd in the league. They have been slightly better on the road (4.3 RPG) compared to at home (4.1 RPG). As a team, they are batting just .239, which is 16th in the MLB, and have the league’s 17th ranked home run total.
Corey Seager has been a bright spot for the Rangers this season, as he is batting .278 and has gone deep 30 times, which is the best mark on the team and 10th in the league. Over his last six games, Josh Jung is hitting .417 with two homers, and Wyatt Langford has also gone deep twice in this stretch while batting .333.
- The Rangers are 8-2 in their last ten games.
- Over their last five games, the Rangers are 4-1 vs. the run line.
- Texas has an over/under record of 5-5 in their last ten games.
- The Rangers have an average of 6.0 runs per game over their last five games.
- Across their last ten home games, the Rangers are 5-5
- Looking back across the Rangers last five games as the favorite, they are 4-1
- Texas has gone 2-1 in their last three games as the underdog
- In their ten most recent road games, the Rangers have averaged 4.5 runs per game on offense
Rookie Pitchers Square Off as Rangers Host Angels in Arlington
Two rookie pitchers, both making just their second career MLB starts, will be in the spotlight as the Texas Rangers take on the Los Angeles Angels on Friday night in Arlington, Texas. While neither team is in the playoff hunt, this game provides an opportunity for both franchises to showcase their young talent with an eye toward the future.
Gerson Garabito Returns to the Mound for Rangers
The Texas Rangers (68-73) will start Gerson Garabito, a 29-year-old right-hander who’s making his first start since his MLB debut in May. In that game, Garabito gave up just one run over 3 2/3 innings against the Minnesota Twins. He’s mostly been used in relief since then, boasting a 2.57 ERA in 10 appearances, and has allowed only four earned runs over 14 innings.
Friday will be Garabito’s first appearance against the Angels, and he’ll aim to build on his solid relief outings as he re-enters the starting rotation.
Samuel Aldegheri Aims to Bounce Back After Tough Debut
For the Angels (58-82), 22-year-old Samuel Aldegheri is also making his second career MLB start. The left-hander’s debut on August 30 against the Seattle Mariners didn’t go as planned — Aldegheri gave up seven runs, though only two were earned, across five innings. Despite the rocky start, he made history as the first pitcher born and raised in Italy to pitch in the majors.
With the Angels’ postseason hopes dashed, Aldegheri’s performance will be key as Los Angeles evaluates its younger players heading into 2024.
Rangers Riding a Wave of Momentum
Texas enters Friday’s game on a high, having won the first game of the four-game series on Thursday with a 3-1 victory. Adolis Garcia hit his 22nd home run of the season, and Cody Bradford pitched six strong innings, guiding the Rangers to their eighth win in their last 10 games. This marks their best stretch of the season so far.
“Winning makes everything easier,” said Rangers manager Bruce Bochy. “It brings confidence, good vibes, and the feeling that you’re going to win every game.”
Despite their recent success, the reigning World Series champions are still 7.5 games out of first place in the AL West and eight games behind in the wild-card race. They haven’t been above .500 since May 18, and are in danger of becoming the first defending champions to miss the playoffs since the 2020 Nationals.
Angels Face Another Losing Season
For the Angels, Thursday’s loss cemented their ninth straight losing season. They now hold a .414 winning percentage and are on track for their worst season since 1994, when the season was cut short by a strike.
One of the bright spots for the Angels has been Zach Neto, a 23-year-old shortstop who’s quickly making a name for himself. Neto went 3-for-4 on Thursday, boosting his season average to .257, with 20 home runs and 27 stolen bases. He’s become a key player in the Angels’ rebuilding plans.
“What he’s doing at this level for the first time is incredible,” said Angels manager Ron Washington. “He’s going to be a tremendous player and a cornerstone for this team for a long time.”
Outlook for the Series
The Rangers have won four of the seven meetings between the two teams this season, with six more games to play. Both teams are using this series as an opportunity to assess their young players and gain momentum heading into 2024.
With two rookie pitchers on the mound, Friday’s game will be a glimpse into the future for both organizations, offering a chance to evaluate emerging talent and prepare for what lies ahead.
The Lean
For an over/under pick, our lean is on the under, as this is projected to be the 3rd lowest-scoring game of the day. As for who is going to take this one straight up, we have our lean on the Angels to pick up the win. Looking at today’s starters, Samuel Aldegheri has the 5th worst strikeout projection among today’s starters compared to Gerson Garabito, who has the 8th worst projection.
