Los Angeles Angels vs Texas Rangers Picks and Predictions for Sunday, August 23rd, 2026
Angels vs Rangers Game Information
The Los Angeles Angels continue their road trip in Arlington Sunday afternoon for game 3 of a 3-game set at 2:35 PM against the Texas Rangers. Los Angeles is one of the worst teams in baseball, 26 games below .500, coming into this matchup, though they have won 3 of the last 5 following Saturday's victory. The Texas Rangers are 2 games below .500 and remain at home Sunday after losing 2 of the last 4 games played. Stay in the action with our MLB Picks.
Angels Preview
Ryan Johnson got the start for Los Angeles on Saturday and dominated, giving up no runs on 1 hit through 7 innings of work. The Los Angeles bullpen was just as stout, giving up no runs on no hits over the final 2 innings to seal the win. Mike Trout, Vaughn Grissom, and Moises Ballesteros led the charge for the Los Angeles offense on Saturday, driving in 1 run each.
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Cody Bradford got the start on Saturday and took the loss for Texas, giving up 2 runs on 7 hits through 5.1 innings of action. The Texas bullpen had their issues as well, giving up 1 more run on 3 hits over the final 3.2 innings of the game. Texas was atrocious offensively, compiling 1 hit in 27 total at-bats
Angels vs Rangers Pitching Matchup
Los Angeles is yet to name a starter for game 3 of this set on Sunday and could rely solely on their bullpen to get another road win. Cal Quantrill will counter for Texas. Quantrill is 5-4 this year with a 3.13 ERA across 77.2 innings.Β
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Angels vs Rangers Pick
Texas is the better team and will also have the more experienced starting pitcher on the mound. Look for Quantrill to contain the Angels while the Rangers take advantage of a bad bullpen. Take Texas to secure the home victory Sunday in the final game of this set.
- Pick: Texas Rangers
- Secondary: Β Under
- Lean: Ezequiel Duran Over 1.5 Bases
Final Score Prediction:Β Texas Rangers win 3-1.
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