Angels Defeat Rangers 7-0, Dropping Texas Out of Playoff Spot

In Anaheim, California, the Los Angeles Angels defeated the Texas Rangers 7-0 on Thursday night, marking the Rangers' exit from the playoff picture. Walbert Ureña pitched six innings, allowing only two hits while striking out five, contributing to the Angels' third consecutive win.

Mike Trout and Denzer Guzman each recorded three singles and an RBI, leading a 15-hit performance from the Angels. Josh Lowe and Adam Frazier also added two hits and two RBIs combined. Ureña's strong outing improved his season record to 8-8 and lowered his ERA to 2.67.

The Rangers, now 60-62, fell out of the American League's third wild card spot, trailing the Detroit Tigers by half a game. Jacob deGrom, the Rangers' starter, left the game after two innings due to right triceps fatigue, having allowed two runs and five hits.