The Texas Rangers aim to bounce back in their series against the Los Angeles Angels. Despite their struggles, the Rangers maintain a competitive spirit as they prepare for the next matchup. Currently, Texas holds a record of 25 wins and 27 losses.
Upcoming Game Details
On Saturday, the Rangers will face off against the Angels at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California.
- Time: 9:05 p.m. CT
- TV Coverage: Rangers Sports Network
- Streaming: Victory+
- Radio Broadcast:
- Rangers: KRLD 1080, KFLC 1270
- Angels: KLAA 830
Pitching Matchup
The game’s pitching contest features Nathan Eovaldi for Texas and Walbert Urea for the Angels.
- Nathan Eovaldi (Texas): 5-4, 3.62 ERA
- Walbert Urea (Angels): 1-4, 2.70 ERA
Eovaldi has been outstanding this month, earning the title of the American League pitcher of the month. He has won his first two starts in May, allowing only one earned run over 15 innings.
In contrast, Urea has also shown promise. Although his record appears less impressive, he boasts a solid 1.64 ERA in May, having given up only four earned runs across 22 innings pitched.
Injury Report
The Rangers are managing several injuries among their players:
10-Day Injured List
- INF Cody Freeman – lumbar stress reaction
- OF Wyatt Langford – right forearm strain
- INF Josh Smith – right glute strain
- SS Corey Seager – lower back inflammation
15-Day Injured List
- RHP Luis Curvelo – right biceps strain
- RHP Chris Martin – right shoulder impingement
- RHP Carter Baumler – right intercostal strain
- LHP Robert Garcia – left shoulder inflammation
60-Day Injured List
- LHP Jordan Montgomery – Tommy John surgery recovery
- LHP Cody Bradford – left UCL surgery
Victory in this series would narrow the gap in the American League West, particularly as the Athletics recently lost, leaving Texas just 1.5 games behind. The Rangers are looking to capitalize and even the series against the Angels, setting the stage for their upcoming homestand against the Houston Astros.
