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Rough Night for the Rangers 
The Texas Rangers faced off against the Los Angeles Angels in what turned out to be a challenging game for us. Despite a promising start, our boys couldn't quite catch a break. Let's break down the action and see where things went wrong.
First Inning: Early Deadlock
The game started off with both teams showing strong defense. Although Josh Smith managed to get on base with a walk, we couldn't capitalize and get him in. The Angels were equally stymied, leaving Taylor Ward stranded after taking a walk. It was 0-0 at the end of the first.
Second Inning: Angels' Big Break 
The story of the game shifted dramatically in the second inning. Despite Jonah Heim getting a single, we couldn’t bring him home. The Angels had their breakthrough when Logan O'Hoppe was hit by a pitch to start the inning. Mickey Moniak then crushed a homer with two men on base, making it 4-0. The inning ended with the Angels up by four.
Third & Fourth Innings: Struggles Continue
Although Marcus Semien and Jonah Heim managed singles in the next couple of innings, our offense struggled to push through. The Angels added another run in the third inning, making it 5-0. It was a tough watch for us Rangers fans, but we held on to hope.
Fifth Inning: A Glimmer of Hope 
Finally, some life! Jonah Heim started us off with a single, and Leody Taveras knocked a 401-foot homer, scoring two runs. The score now was 5-2, and we were back in the game! However, the momentum didn't last, and we couldn't further the rally.
Sixth to Eighth Innings: Missed Opportunities
Despite attempts to get something going with base runners like Travis Jankowski and Marcus Semien reaching base, our offense couldn’t find its rhythm. Meanwhile, the Angels kept us at bay and even extended their lead with Zach Neto hitting a homer in the 8th inning. The score sat at 7-2, making the comeback seem daunting.
Ninth Inning: Game Over 
We entered the ninth inning hoping for a miracle, but the Angels’ closer Estévez shut us down in order, retiring Jankowski, Semien, and Seager. Despite a few highlights, it wasn’t our night, and we fell to the Angels 7-2.
Overall, a tough game for the Rangers, but we'll bounce back! Let's keep supporting our boys and hope for a better outcome next time. Go Rangers!
Scoreboard for Rangers @ Angels (July 11th, 2024)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 8 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 1 |