ARLINGTON -- Shohei Ohtani wasn't on the mound or in the lineup on Monday night, but the Angels still managed to make a bit of history, securing their first 8-3 start since 1987 with an 8-3 win over the Rangers in their series opener at Globe Life Park.
The Angels, who have won five of their past six games, banged out 13 hits against Texas' pitching staff and lead the Majors with 68 runs and 18 home runs this year. Andrelton Simmons went 2-for-5 and scored three of the Angels' eight runs, while Martin Maldonado finished 2-for-3 with two RBIs.