Los Angeles Angels vs Texas Rangers July 28th 2025

The Texas Rangers will take on the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on Monday, July 28, 2025. The game is set to start at 9:38 PM under clear skies with a light breeze. Fans can catch the action on RSN.

Texas, managed by Bruce Bochy, holds a record of 56-50 and is four games back in the AL West. Los Angeles, led by Ron Washington, has a 51-55 record and trails by nine games in the same division. Jacob deGrom will start for the Rangers, while Jack Kochanowicz takes the mound for the Angels.

Rangers vs Angels Key Information

• Sport: Baseball
• Teams: Texas Rangers vs. Los Angeles Angels
• Venue: Angel Stadium of Anaheim in Anaheim, CA
• Date: Monday, July 28, 2025
• Betting Odds: Rangers Moneyline -195, Angels Moneyline +163

The Rangers Can Win If…

The Texas Rangers recently won against the Atlanta Braves, 8-1. Jack Leiter pitched six strong innings, allowing only two hits and striking out seven. Josh Smith led the offense with three hits, including a home run, and drove in two runs.

The Rangers have a solid pitching staff, ranking first in ERA at 3.18 and batting average against at .226. Their pitching depth is a major strength, with Jacob deGrom leading the way. DeGrom boasts a 2.28 ERA and a 0.90 WHIP, making him a tough opponent for any lineup.

Offensively, the Rangers have power throughout their lineup. They are ranked 16th in home runs with 112 this season. Corey Seager and Wyatt Langford have both hit 15 home runs, providing the team with consistent power threats.

The Angels Can Win If…

The Los Angeles Angels are coming off a 4-1 win against the Seattle Mariners. Kyle Hendricks pitched six innings, allowing just two hits and one run. Mike Trout led the offense with a home run and two RBIs, showing his ability to impact the game.

The Angels have power in their lineup, ranking 4th in the league with 151 home runs this season. Players like Taylor Ward and Jo Adell contribute significantly to this power, with 24 and 21 home runs respectively. This ability to hit home runs gives them a chance to score quickly and turn the game in their favor.

Though the Angels’ pitching has struggled with a 4.62 ERA, they have managed 37 quality starts, ranking 11th. Jack Kochanowicz will start for the Angels, and while his ERA is 6.03, the team can provide run support. With a strong lineup, the Angels have the potential to win despite facing a tough opponent in Jacob deGrom.

The Lean

The Rangers are favored on the moneyline at -195. They have the best pitching in the league with a 3.18 ERA and a .226 batting average against. The Angels have a higher slugging percentage, but their pitching struggles with a 4.62 ERA. My model projects the Rangers to win 5-3, so I recommend taking the Rangers on the moneyline.

The total for the game is set at 8.5 runs. The Rangers’ strong pitching and the Angels’ weaker hitting suggest a lower-scoring game. My model projects a total of 8 runs. I recommend taking the under at 8.5 (-118)

Rangers Ride Momentum into Anaheim Rematch

The Texas Rangers return to Anaheim on Monday to face the Los Angeles Angels for the second time in three weeks — but this time, they arrive with renewed playoff hopes and a serious hot streak.

Texas (56-50) has turned its season around dramatically since its last visit, winning eight of nine games on a post-All-Star homestand. That run includes back-to-back sweeps of Oakland and Atlanta, powered by strong pitching and timely hitting. They’re now tied with Seattle for the final American League wild-card spot.

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deGrom vs. Kochanowicz in Series Opener

Jacob deGrom (10-2, 2.28 ERA) will take the mound in the opener. The right-hander continues to anchor the Texas rotation and is 1-0 with a 2.25 ERA in three career starts against the Angels. He pitched well in his last outing at Angel Stadium on July 7 but took a no-decision in a 6-5 Texas loss.

Jack Kochanowicz (3-9, 6.03 ERA) starts for the Angels in what could be a redemption outing. The righty was shelled by the Rangers earlier this month, allowing eight runs in under three innings. Against Texas, he’s 0-4 with a 7.97 ERA in four starts.

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Rangers’ Lineup Heating Up at the Right Time

Josh Smith and Wyatt Langford have stepped up offensively, while Jack Leiter contributed a gem on Sunday against Atlanta. Smith’s recent comment speaks to the team’s resolve:

“Even though we weren’t playing great, we still kind of kept ourselves in it … until we got hot.”

The Rangers have now surged to a season-best six games over .500 and aim to continue building momentum on the road.

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Angels Look to Stay Afloat as Wild Card Race Tightens

The Angels, nine games behind Houston and five back in the wild-card chase, are trying to claw back into contention. Sunday’s 4-1 win over Seattle offered a glimmer of hope. Mike Trout belted his 397th career homer and now ranks 62nd on the all-time list.

“It takes your teammates getting on base to accomplish that. I can’t do it without them,” Trout said after his 443-foot blast.

Still, the Angels have lost five of their last seven games and will need a sharp turnaround to stay in the race.

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