The Texas Rangers scored sixteen runs while the Los Angeles Angels scored eight runs.
Today wasn’t reliable Martin Perez’s day on the mound as the 2022 All-Star pitcher allowed seven runs on eight hits and three walks in just 3 2⁄3 innings. The early exit broke a long streak of at least finishing five innings for Perez.
With the Texas starter leaving 6 1⁄3 innings to the maligned Rangers bullpen, the bats would have to step up again. 16 runs’ll do it.
After another big offensive output, the Rangers are averaging 6.