A Tough Loss in Texas 
Alright, Angels fans, it was a tough outing for our Halos against the Rangers, ending with a final score of 4-6. Let's take a look at how it all went down.Early Excitement in the 1st Inning 
We got off to a hot start, thanks to a leadoff homer by Taylor Ward, sending a moonshot to left-center (385 feet)! Then Zach Neto got hit by a pitch, stole second, and later scored on a wild pitch. Nolan Schanuel flied out, but Anthony Rendon delivered a sacrifice fly to bring Neto home, giving us a 2-0 lead early on. Great hustle!Solid Pitching in the Early Innings 
Our pitching staff did a commendable job in the early innings, shutting down the Rangers' lineup through the first four innings. Strikeout after strikeout, we were feeling good about our chances.Defensive Miscues Cost Us 
The 5th inning is where things started to slide. Errors by Rendon and Neto allowed the Rangers to tie the game at 2-2. Ezequiel Duran doubled to center, and runs followed due to those costly mistakes. Brief Resurgence 
We bounced back in the 6th inning! Neto walked and stole second, eventually scoring on another wild pitch and error. Mickey Moniak singled to bring Schanuel home, reclaiming the lead at 4-2. Gotta love that fighting spirit!Late-Inning Struggles 
The 7th inning saw the Rangers making a comeback with a 3-run burst. Marcus Semien and Josh Smith did the damage, pushing them ahead 5-4. In the 8th, Wyatt Langford doubled to center to add another insurance run for the Rangers.9th Inning Drama, But No Dice 
In the top of the 9th, we put up a fight but couldn't manage to get anyone on base. Logan O'Hoppe and Brandon Drury both grounded out, and Niko Kavadas flied out to center to end the game.Final Thoughts 
Despite the loss, there were some bright spots worth shouting about—like Taylor Ward’s homer and Zach Neto’s electrifying base running. We've got adjustments to make, but let's keep our heads up and focus on the next game. Go Angels! 
Scoreboard for Angels @ Rangers (September 7th, 2024)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 7 | 1 |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 2 |