Nimmo, Burger Drive Rangers Past Angels in 10th

Nimmo and Burger Spark Late Rally

Brandon Nimmo provided the catalyst for the Texas Rangers’ offensive explosion in the 10th inning, singling to right field to score Ezequiel Lopez. The hit set the stage for Josh Jung, who followed with a single to right, driving in two more runs to secure a 4-1 victory over the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium on Tuesday.

The Rangers (60-59) snapped a five-game road skid with the extra-inning win, while the Angels (45-74) fell further behind in the standings. The game drew an attendance of 23,880 fans to Anaheim, California.

Early Home Run Keeps Angels Ahead

Los Angeles took an early lead in the first inning when Mike Trout homered to center field, measuring 418 feet. The blast gave the home team a 1-0 advantage that held until the fourth inning.

In the fourth, the Rangers tied the game at 1-1 when Nathaniel Lowe singled to left, allowing Corey Julks to score. The score remained deadlocked through the end of the ninth inning, forcing extra innings.

Pitching Performances Define the Game

Reid Detmers started for the Angels, pitching six innings and allowing one earned run on three hits while striking out six batters. He was supported by a bullpen that included Jose Fermin, Tayler Saucedo, Ben Joyce, Samy Natera Jr., and Luke Murphy, who took the loss with two earned runs allowed in 0.1 innings.

Blake Weiman closed the game for Los Angeles, pitching 0.2 innings without allowing a run.

For Texas, MacKenzie Gore started on the mound, delivering 5.1 innings of work. He allowed one earned run on four hits while striking out nine batters. Tyler Alexander, Chase Silseth, and Robby Ahlstrom provided relief, combining to keep the Angels off the scoreboard for the middle innings.

Peyton Gray earned the win, pitching a perfect 1.0 inning with one strikeout. Jacob Latz secured the save, pitching a scoreless 1.0 inning with one strikeout and one walk.

Final Score and Records

The Rangers’ late surge proved decisive. After Nimmo’s single scored Lopez to make it 2-1, Jung’s double-play-capable hit brought in Lopez and Seager, extending the lead to 4-1. The Rangers held on for the win, improving their record to 60-59. The Angels dropped to 45-74.

The game was played on Tuesday, August 11, 2026. No specific time of day was provided. The Rangers’ victory was powered by timely hitting in the 10th inning, overcoming an early deficit created by Trout’s home run.

All runs for Texas were accounted for by the scoring plays: one in the fourth, one in the 10th, and two in the 10th. The Angels’ sole run came from Trout’s home run in the first. No other runs were scored by either team. The final score was Texas Rangers 4, Los Angeles Angels 1.

Sources

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