The Texas Rangers and Los Angeles Angels open a four-game divisional series in Anaheim with both teams looking to gain ground in the AL West. The Rangers, hovering around .500, send ace Jacob deGrom to the mound, while the Angels counter with lefty Yusei Kikuchi, who’s been dominant at home. With postseason implications looming, this series opener could set the tone for both clubs heading into the All-Star break.
Game Details
| Matchup | Texas Rangers vs Los Angeles Angels |
|---|---|
| Date | Monday, July 7, 2025 |
| First Pitch | 9:38 PM ET |
| Venue | Angel Stadium, Anaheim, CA |
| Broadcast | Bally Sports Southwest, Bally Sports West, MLB.tv |
| Season Series | First meeting of 2025 |
Team Records & Recent Form
| Team | Record | Last 10 Games | Division Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Rangers | 44–46 | 6–4 | 3rd in AL West |
| Los Angeles Angels | 43–46 | 5–5 | 4th in AL West |
- The Rangers are 7–3 against the spread in their last 10 games and have hit the over in 6 of those contests.
- The Angels are 7–3 ATS in their last 10 and have won 2 of their last 6 as underdogs.
Starting Pitching Matchup
Texas Rangers: Jacob deGrom (9–2, 2.13 ERA)
- 101.1 IP, 100 K, 0.89 WHIP
- Opponents hitting just .191 against him
- 6 consecutive quality starts
- Averaging 5.9 IP per outing
- 4th in MLB in ERA, 3rd in WHIP
Los Angeles Angels: Yusei Kikuchi (3–6, 2.81 ERA)
- 102.1 IP, 106 K, 1.37 WHIP
- 1.12 ERA at home over 8 starts
- Coming off a 12-strikeout performance vs. Boston
- 2.25 ERA over last 5 starts
Players to Watch
Texas Rangers
- Marcus Semien: .234 AVG, 9 HR, 11 doubles – veteran presence at the top of the lineup
- Wyatt Langford: 13 HR – team leader in home runs
- Adolis García: .228 AVG, 10 HR, 49 RBI – streaky but dangerous power bat
- Josh Smith: .286 AVG – team leader in batting average
Los Angeles Angels
- Taylor Ward: .259 AVG, 20 HR, 59 RBI – 9-game hitting streak, .359 over last 10 games
- Jo Adell: .248 AVG, 19 HR – raw power and improving plate discipline
- Nolan Schanuel: .264 AVG, 8 HR – consistent contact hitter
- Zach Neto: .265 AVG – leads team in batting average
Injury Report Highlights
Texas Rangers
- Joc Pederson – 10-day IL (hand), out through mid-July
- Jon Gray, Tyler Mahle, Jacob deGrom (monitored workload) – all on IL earlier this season
Los Angeles Angels
- Mike Trout – day-to-day (rest)
- Anthony Rendon, Reid Detmers, Griffin Canning – 60-day IL
- Logan O’Hoppe – active, expected to start behind the plate
Game Odds
Texas Rangers – 155
Los Angeles Angels 7.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Sunday, July 6, 2025
