ANAHEIM, Calif. -- The Angels prevented the Rangers from getting another step closer to wrapping up their first playoff appearance since 2016 Tuesday night -- Texas' 9-3 loss, however, could have been worse.
AL batting leader Corey Seager left in the sixth inning after being hit by a pitch in the right forearm an inning earlier.
Manager Bruce Bochy said Seager had a left forearm contusion but that X-rays were negative. Seager has been hit by a pitch twice in the past four days.
"He [Angels starter Reid Detmers] was trying to come in and came in a bit too far.