Cole Hamels was dominant and the Rangers’ offense knocked Angels’ starter Ricky Nolasco out early as Texas won the series opener 10-0 Friday night at Globe Life Park.
How Rangers pitchers fared: Hamels held the Angels to three hits (all singles) over 7 2/3 innings, walked one and struck out six. He left with nobody on and two outs in the eighth. Hamels earned the win to improve to 4-0.
How Rangers hitters fared: The Rangers built an 8-0 lead in the first two innings, including a three-run homer by Adrian Beltre in the second.