Game Recap: A Tough Loss for the Angels
Well, Angels fans, it was a tough day at the ballpark as we watched our beloved team fall to the Texas Rangers 11-4. Despite a spirited effort, the Rangers came out swinging hard and amassed an early lead that we couldn't quite reel in. But let's take a look at how the game unfolded.Early Struggles
The Rangers wasted no time getting on the board in the first inning. Our pitcher, Kevin Newman, faced some early challenges with the bases loaded after a chain of singles by the Rangers. Unfortunately, Adolis García started the scoring with an RBI single, followed by another RBI single from Jonah Heim, putting the Rangers up 2-0. Although our lineup tried to respond, Mike Trout's double-play grounder stifled our comeback hopes right out of the gate.Victory Slipping Away
The third inning proved to be a game-changer. Corey Seager, Marcus Semien, and Adolis García further extended the Rangers' lead. A costly balk allowed another run to score, making it a 5-0 game. Despite relieving Newman with Kochanowicz and then Fulmer, the barrage of hits continued, ending the inning with the Rangers up 9-0. Our Angels had a daunting task ahead.
Fighting Spirit of Our Angels
Despite the deficit, Taylor Ward lifted our spirits in the fifth inning with a massive two-run home run, bringing some life back into the team and the fans! Later, in the sixth inning, LaMonte Wade Jr. drove in another run with a clutch single, making it a 9-3 game.
Zach Neto also thrilled the home crowd with a solo homer in the ninth inning, showing our Angels never give up! 
Final Thoughts
This was undoubtedly a difficult loss, but there were bright spots, like Ward and Neto's homers and the resilience our team showed throughout the game. It’s these moments that keep us cheering no matter the score. Let's come back stronger and keep the faith, Angels fans!
Scoreboard for Rangers @ Angels (July 11th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 0 |
| 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 13 | 0 |