Jorge Soler delivered a pivotal two-run home run in the eighth inning, propelling the Los Angeles Angels to an 11-8 victory over the Texas Rangers on Wednesday night in Anaheim. Mike Trout also showcased his power, hitting two home runs, including a two-run shot in the third and a solo homer in the fifth, which put the Angels ahead 6-5.
In addition to Soler and Trout’s efforts, Travis d’Arnaud contributed with his sixth home run during the fourth inning. The game saw a total of eight Angels pitchers, with José Fermin (2-0) clinching the win after throwing a scoreless inning, while Kenley Jansen secured his 16th save.
On the other side, Marcus Semien stood out for the Rangers, driving in four runs and hitting a two-run homer in the seventh. Kyle Higashioka also had a notable performance, contributing two RBI with his third homer.
Neither starting pitcher lasted long in the game; Kyle Hendricks of the Angels threw 3 2/3 innings allowing five runs, while Texas’ Kumar Rocker pitched 4 1/3 innings and gave up six runs.
The turning point came when Soler launched a 421-foot homer to left field following a leadoff single from Yoán Moncada. This victory was significant for Trout, marking his 29th career game with multiple home runs and bringing him closer to the milestone of 400 career homers.
As the Angels look to build on this momentum, they are set to face the Rangers again with Patrick Corbin on the mound for Texas against Jack Kochanowicz for Los Angeles in the upcoming game. This matchup presents another opportunity for the Angels to continue their offensive showing and for Trout to inch closer to that career milestone.
This game not only highlights the strength of the Angels’ lineup but also sets an encouraging tone for their upcoming challenges as they strive to maintain their competitive edge in the league.