Venue and first pitch:
Angel Stadium, Anaheim, California.
First pitch is scheduled for 10:07 p.m. ET (7:07 p.m. PT).
Broadcast options include Rangers Sports Network / ABTV and related streams. This is the finale of a four-game series.
Weather forecast: Warm and dry conditions expected in Anaheim. Daytime highs in the upper 70s to low 90s°F (with some forecasts noting higher inland readings), cooling into the mid-to-upper 60s/low 70s°F by game time under mostly clear to partly cloudy skies. Precipitation chances are very low (near 0–5%). Light winds (typically northwest or variable, 5–10 mph). Excellent conditions for baseball with no significant weather concerns.
Probable starters:
- Rangers: RHP Jacob deGrom (8-7, 3.87 ERA, ≈1.13 WHIP, 144 K in 118.2 IP). The two-time Cy Young winner has been solid overall but has a tougher history at Angel Stadium (career 0-2, elevated ERA in limited Anaheim starts; overall 1-3, 4.98 ERA in 7 career starts vs. Angels). Recent form includes a strong 5 IP, 1 ER, 9 K outing vs. Baltimore. Road ERA is higher this year.
- Angels: RHP Walbert Ureña (7-8, 2.83 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, 97 K in 101.2 IP). The young arm has been one of the more effective Angels starters, with strong home numbers (better ERA and WHIP at Angel Stadium). Limited high-profile prior matchups vs. Rangers noted.
Current key roster notes / top performers:
Rangers lineup typically features Joc Pederson (power, ~22 HR), Corey Seager (recent multi-hit form and HR production), Brandon Nimmo (solid AVG and extra-base hits), Jake Burger (RBI leader ~68), Ezequiel Duran, Evan Carter, Elias Díaz, and others. Team AVG ≈.243, with solid power (≈135 HR).
Angels rely on Mike Trout (still producing extra-base hits and ~20 HR despite age/injuries history), Zach Neto (power/speed, ~20 HR), Nolan Schanuel (contact), Wade Meckler (high AVG), Oswald Peraza, and supporting pieces like Jose Siri in recent games. Team AVG ≈.235 with comparable power output. Both clubs average around 4.1 runs per game.
Injury reports (latest available):
Rangers: Josh Jung (3B, 10-day IL, calf); Kyle Higashioka (C, 10-day IL, flexor); multiple 60-day IL including Michael Helman (CF, hand), Carter Baumler (RP, ribs), Robert Garcia (RP, shoulder), Jack Leiter (ankle), Danny Jansen (forearm), and others (Jalen Beeks, etc.). Nathan Eovaldi has dealt with elbow inflammation (questionable/recent IL notes in some reports).
Angels: Sebastian Rivero (C, 10-day IL, hand); Sam Bachman and Shaun Anderson (15-day IL, forearm/shoulder); 60-day IL includes Yusei Kikuchi (shoulder), Yoan Moncada (knee), Jack Kochanowicz (elbow), and others (Anthony Rendon historically noted in broader lists). Oswald Peraza has been day-to-day with hand issues in some updates.
Key player vs. player / matchup notes:
deGrom has historically been vulnerable to Angels hitters in limited samples (career .319 AVG / high OPS against him in available data; Neto and others have had success with multi-hit/HR performances). Ureña’s strong home ERA and low HR rate (only 6 allowed) present a challenge for Rangers power bats like Pederson, Seager, and Burger. Trout’s recent multi-hit games (including vs. Texas) and Neto’s speed/power vs. deGrom’s elite stuff will be focal points. Rangers’ lefty-heavy or contact elements vs. Ureña’s repertoire matter. Recent series games have been low-to-moderate scoring with timely hitting and bullpen contributions.
Recent team forms:
Rangers: Roughly 5-5 last 10; mixed results in the series (won one, lost two entering the finale, including a 5-2 loss on Aug. 12). Competitive in the AL West (2nd, ~1–1.5 GB of Houston) with a near-.500 record and stronger overall talent.
Angels: 5-5 last 10; took two of the first three in this series (including the Aug. 12 comeback win led by Trout). Last place in the AL West with a poor overall record but capable of spoiling against contenders at home. Both teams have seen modest run production recently.
Series history: Angels lead the 2026 season series (approximately 6-3 or similar after taking a 2-1 edge in this set). They have been competitive or better against Texas this year. Historical AL West rivalry is long-standing, with recent meetings often close and low-scoring. This is the final game of the current four-game set.
Game Odds
Texas Rangers – 148
Los Angeles Angels 7.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, August 12, 2026
