Los Angeles Angels vs. Texas Rangers Pick & Prediction APRIL 16th 2025

Stadium: Globe Life Field Arlington
Logo Los Angeles Angels
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Logo Texas Rangers
9.5
OPENER
-105
9.5o 100
CURRENT
1.5 -145
-130
MONEYLINE
+118
1
SCORE
3

Preview and Prediction

The Texas Rangers are aiming to strengthen their hold on the top spot in the division as they prepare to face the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday in the second game of a three-game series in Arlington, Texas.

The Angels will send right-handed pitcher Jose Soriano (2-1, 2.70 ERA) to the mound to face off against Texas left-hander Patrick Corbin (0-0, 6.75 ERA).

On Tuesday, Marcus Semien and Kyle Higashioka drove in runs to support the shutout pitching of Tyler Mahle and four relievers, leading the Rangers to a victory in the first game of the series. This win allowed them to surpass the Angels and claim the top spot in the American League West.

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Mahle (3-0) delivered six scoreless innings, allowing only three hits and striking out nine batters. He also walked two and only allowed one runner to reach third base during his time on the mound. This impressive performance lowered his ERA from 1.32 to 0.92 in just four starts.

Robert Garcia and Jacob Webb followed Mahle in relief, and Luke Jackson closed out the game in the ninth inning, allowing one hit and striking out one to earn his sixth save of the season.

The Rangers ended a three-game losing streak with this win, while the Angels suffered their second consecutive loss and their third in their last four games.

Angels starter Yusei Kikuchi (0-3) also had a strong outing, giving up only one run on three hits in six innings. He struck out six batters and walked two, but unfortunately, his team was unable to provide any run support and was shut out for the first time this season.

Soriano's last appearance was in last Thursday's 11-1 victory against the Tampa Bay Rays, where he allowed only one run on five hits in 7 2/3 innings. He struck out four batters and walked three, bouncing back after giving up five runs in his previous start against the Cleveland Indians.

"Right now, my main focus is not to be the best in the league," Soriano stated. "My goal is to be consistent and to have a strong presence on the mound. I also want to stay healthy and be a valuable asset to my team."

Soriano has faced the Rangers three times in his career, recording a 1-0 record with a 0.93 ERA in 9 2/3 innings pitched over three starts.

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Corbin will take the mound after a seven-day rest period, following a game against the Chicago Cubs where he gave up three runs on five hits in four innings. This was his first game with the Rangers after being called up from Triple-A Round Rock and signing with the team during spring training.

Corbin has never lost to the Angels, with a 1-0 record and a 6.00 ERA in three appearances (all starts) totaling 15 innings.

Two-time Cy Young Award winner Jacob deGrom will not be pitching for the Rangers in this series, as his spot in the rotation was pushed back a day to allow him to start in Friday's game against the reigning World Series champions, the Los Angeles Dodgers.

DeGrom will have six days of rest before his start on Friday.

"We had a couple days off," Rangers manager Bruce Bochy explained. "We could manipulate it how we want it and could still get the extra day off."

PREDICTION
Los Angeles Angels
5
4
Texas Rangers

Los Angeles Angels vs. Texas Rangers Recap APR 16TH 2025

Marcus Semien and Kyle Higashioka had runs batted in to back the shutout pitching of Tyler Mahle and four relievers as the Texas Rangers blanked the Los Angeles Angels 4-0 on Tuesday in the first of a three-game American League West series in Arlington, Texas.

Mahle (3-0) started for the Rangers and was brilliant for the third straight outing, pitching six scoreless innings while allowing just three hits. He struck out nine and walked two and allowed just one runner to reach third base in his stint. Mahle's ERA dropped from 1.32 to. 0.92 in four starts.

Luke Jackson pitched the ninth inning for the Rangers, allowing one hit and striking out one.

Texas snapped a three-game losing streak while the Angels lost for the second straight outing and the third time in their past four contests.

Los Angeles starter Yusei Kikuchi (0-3) all but matched Mahle for six innings, surrendering one run on three hits while fanning six and walking two in his 79-pitch effort. His performance was wasted by the Angels' anemic offensive attack; Los Angeles was shut out for the first time this season.

The Rangers got some help from the visitors to take a 1-0 lead in the sixth. Leody Taveras singled off Kikuchi to open the inning, stole second and went to third base on a throwing error on the steal by Los Angeles catcher Travis d'Arnaud. Tavares then came home on a sacrifice fly to left field by Semien to give the Rangers all the runs they would need.

Texas added to its lead in the seventh off Angels reliever Reid Detmers. Jonah Heim doubled with one out and came home when Kyle Higashioka followed with a double off the left field wall.

The Rangers stoked their advantage to 3-0 in the eighth. Corey Seager hit a one-out double off the base of the wall in the left field corner and then sprinted across the plate on Jung's single to left that bounced off the glove of Los Angeles shortstop Tim Anderson.

Texas added a fourth run when Jung scored on a throwing error by Angels third baseman Luis Rengifo, the second error of the game by Los Angeles.