Angels Stave Off Defeat
The Los Angeles Angels managed to escape a deep hole on Friday night, mounting a dramatic comeback to defeat the Texas Rangers 7-6 at Globe Life Field. After trailing by five runs, the visitors rallied with a four-run seventh inning and survived a tense ninth to secure the win.
Seventh-Inning Surge
Texas had built a commanding 6-1 lead, but the momentum shifted in the bottom of the seventh. Meckler opened the threat with a single to right field, driving in Guzman. The inning continued to breathe with life as Schanuel followed with a hit to center, scoring Meckler and Neto. Soler then singled to center, bringing Trout home. The rally concluded when Adell singled to left, scoring Schanuel to tie the game at 6-6.
Late Hits Seal Outcome
The game remained tied until the top of the ninth inning. Langford delivered the go-ahead hit with a single to left field, scoring Osuna to give Texas a 7-6 lead. However, the Angels refused to fold. They managed to tie the game again, setting up a dramatic finish. In the bottom of the ninth, the Angels scored the winning run, completing the comeback.
