Angels dominate Rangers 13-1 behind Adell's two-homer performance

Adell and Grissom lead offensive surge

The Los Angeles Angels broke the Texas Rangers' resistance with a nine-run explosion in the fifth inning, powered by two home runs from Adell and a multi-hit night from Grissom. The victory improved the Angels' record to 37-56, while the Rangers fell to .500 at 46-46.

Adell provided the initial spark in the fourth inning by homering to right field, measuring 359 feet. The blast extended the Angels' lead to 3-0, with Grissom scoring on the play. Adell later added another home run in the fifth inning, launching a 433-foot shot to center field that drove in three runs, including a score from Grissom.

Grissom contributed significantly throughout the game, recording a total of three hits. He opened the scoring in the first inning with a single to left field that brought Neto home. He added another single in the fifth inning and later drove in two more runs with a double to right field in the sixth inning.

Angels pitching shuts down Rangers

The Angels' bullpen was dominant, holding the Rangers to just one run after the initial innings. Samy Natera Jr. earned the win, pitching two scoreless innings with five strikeouts. Walbert Urena started the game, allowing one earned run over four innings with five walks and three strikeouts.

Ryan Zeferjahn, Jose Fermin, and Mitch Farris each pitched one scoreless inning to close out the game. Fermin allowed one earned run in his outing.

Rangers struggles continue

MacKenzie Gore took the loss for the Rangers, giving up seven earned runs on nine hits over five innings. He struck out seven batters but struggled with control, issuing one walk. Gavin Collyer, Ben Peoples, Robby Ahlstrom, and Kyle Higashioka also pitched for Texas, combining to allow the remaining runs.

Higashioka homered to left center in the eighth inning, providing the Rangers' only run of the game. The home run measured 389 feet. Peraza and Siri added hits in the ninth inning to finalize the scoring.

Final score and records

The final score was 13-1 in favor of the Angels. The game was played at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, with an attendance of 23,288. The Angels' record stands at 37-56, while the Rangers are 46-46.

Sources

https://www.espn.com/mlb/game/_/gameId/401816076