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Los Angeles Angels vs. Texas Rangers: Preview, Predictions and Picks for April 17, 2025

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Apr 17, 2025 6:55 PM
The Los Angeles Angels aim to snap a three-game losing streak as they face off against the Texas Rangers on Thursday, April 17th at 8:05 PM at Globe Life Field. The Rangers, sitting atop the AL West with an 11-7 record, have dominated at home with an 8-1 record, while the Angels look to improve their 7-7 road record. Can the Angels turn it around against the first-place Rangers?
Los Angeles Angels vs Texas Rangers

Current Odds

LAA
TEX
Over
9.5
+110
Under
9.5
-113
LAA
+1.5
-145
TEX
-1.5
+148
LAA
ML
+140
TEX
ML
-145

Angels vs Rangers statistics

Stat Angels Rangers
Hits 135 (Tied-16th) 124 (Tied-25th)
Batting Average .234 (15th) .218 (23rd)
Runs Batted In 76 (Tied-12th) 56 (28th)
Runs 76 (Tied-15th) 58 (Tied-27th)
Home Runs 30 (3rd) 18 (Tied-18th)
Walks 45 (29th) 39 (30th)
Stolen Bases 9 (Tied-25th) 19 (9th)
Strikeouts 154 (16th) 135 (5th)
Pitches 2457 (25th) 2274 (30th)

Texas Rangers recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
4/16/25 vs Los Angeles Angels W 3-1
4/15/25 vs Los Angeles Angels W 4-0
4/13/25 @ Seattle Mariners L 3-1
4/12/25 @ Seattle Mariners L 9-2
4/11/25 @ Seattle Mariners L 5-3

Los Angeles Angels recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
4/16/25 @ Texas Rangers L 3-1
4/15/25 @ Texas Rangers L 4-0
4/13/25 @ Houston Astros L 7-3
4/12/25 @ Houston Astros W 4-1
4/11/25 @ Houston Astros L 14-3

Texas Rangers injuries

  • Josh Smith (3B): Day-To-Day
  • Patrick Murphy (RP): Day-To-Day
  • Jax Biggers (2B): Day-To-Day
  • Wyatt Langford (LF): 10-Day-IL
  • Jack Leiter (SP): 15-Day-IL

Los Angeles Angels injuries

  • Logan O'Hoppe (C): Day-To-Day
  • Zach Neto (SS): 10-Day-IL
  • Ben Joyce (RP): 15-Day-IL
  • Yoan Moncada (3B): 10-Day-IL
  • Sam Bachman (RP): 15-Day-IL

Angels vs Rangers game info

Type Info
Venue Globe Life Field
Location Arlington, Texas
First pitch Thu 8:05 PM
Temperature 67°
Chance of Rain 1%

Angels vs Rangers predictions

As the Los Angeles Angels take the field against the Texas Rangers, all eyes will be on their star center fielder, Mike Trout. With an impressive six home runs and 14 RBIs to his name this season, fans are hoping for another noteworthy performance. I anticipate that he might add a couple more hits to his record tonight. Meanwhile, Jack Kochanowicz, the Angels' probable starting pitcher, is expected to bring some solid pitching to the mound. It's reasonable to expect around 5 innings from him, possibly striking out a few batters while keeping the score tight. Logan O'Hoppe, another player to watch from the Angels, might contribute a run to the board with his consistent batting. The Angels may not be hitting as frequently as they'd like, but they've got some power hitters who can dent the scoreboard at crucial moments.

On the opposite side, the Texas Rangers are coming into this matchup with a strong lineup despite some missing pieces, like Wyatt Langford who is out with an oblique strain. Not to be overlooked, Corey Seager is someone who can make all the difference with his batting prowess, boasting a batting average of .288. You can expect him to be a key part of the Rangers' attack tonight, potentially scoring runs or driving teammates home. Kumar Rocker, their starting pitcher, will likely aim to keep Angels' hitters on their toes. He looks set to deliver a competitive performance, given his knack for racking up strikeouts. With the Rangers' strong form at home – they're 8-1 at Globe Life Field – they'll be eager to keep their winning streak alive.

As for predicting tonight's showdown, it's shaping up to be a nail-biter with both teams hungry to prove a point in the AL West. The Angels have a bit more to prove given their current three-game skid, but the game could be theirs if their batting lineup catches fire and Kochanowicz holds down the fort early on. However, the Rangers' home dominance and solid pitching prospects give them the edge on paper. With their ability to pounce on opportunities, I'd lean towards the Rangers scraping a victory, but as any baseball fan knows, the beauty of the game lies in its unpredictability. So, let's see which team brings their A-game to Globe Life Field tonight!

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