MLB Game Preview: Texas Rangers at Los Angeles Angels (July 7, 2025)

Monday, July 7th, 2025

The Texas Rangers (44-46, third in the AL West) face the Los Angeles Angels (43-46, fourth in the AL West) on Monday, July 7, 2025, at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California. The game is scheduled for 8:38 PM local time.

The Los Angeles Angels will try to stop a three-game losing streak when they play the Texas Rangers.

Pitching Matchup

Rangers: Jacob deGrom (9-2, 2.13 ERA, 0.89 WHIP, 100 strikeouts)

Angels: Yusei Kikuchi (3-6, 2.81 ERA, 1.37 WHIP, 106 strikeouts)

Betting Odds

Rangers -154, Angels +127; over/under is 7 1/2 runs

Team Form and Statistics

Los Angeles has a 20-20 record at home and a 43-46 record overall. The Angels have a 23-15 record in games when they hit at least two home runs.

Texas has a 44-46 record overall and an 18-27 record in road games. The Rangers have the top team ERA in the AL at 3.24.

Monday's game is the fourth time these teams square off this season.

Top Performers

Taylor Ward has 20 doubles, two triples, 20 home runs and 59 RBI for the Angels. Jo Adell is 15 for 40 with two doubles, three home runs and 13 RBI over the last 10 games.

Wyatt Langford leads the Rangers with 13 home runs while slugging .419. Corey Seager is 10 for 37 with four home runs and nine RBI over the last 10 games.

Last 10 Games Performance

Angels: 4-6, .245 batting average, 3.85 ERA, even run differential

Rangers: 5-5, .238 batting average, 2.84 ERA, outscored opponents by 14 runs

Injury Report

Angels: Christian Moore: 10-Day IL (thumb), Chris Taylor: 10-Day IL (hand), Yoan Moncada: 10-Day IL (knee), Robert Stephenson: 15-Day IL (biceps), Ben Joyce: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Anthony Rendon: 60-Day IL (hip)

Rangers: Tyler Mahle: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Joc Pederson: 10-Day IL (hand), Cody Bradford: 60-Day IL (elbow), Jon Gray: 60-Day IL (wrist), Josh Sborz: 60-Day IL (shoulder)

In summary: The Texas Rangers (44-46) visit the Los Angeles Angels (43-46) on July 7, 2025, in Anaheim. The pitching matchup features Jacob deGrom (Rangers) against Yusei Kikuchi (Angels). Los Angeles is on a three-game losing streak. Key players include Taylor Ward and Jo Adell for the Angels, and Wyatt Langford and Corey Seager for the Rangers. Both teams have several players on the injured list heading into the game.

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