Angels Edge Rangers 5-2 Behind Klassen's Solid Start

Angels Secure Win with Late Inning Surge

The Los Angeles Angels defeated the Texas Rangers 5-2 at Angel Stadium on Thursday, August 13, 2026. The victory improved the Angels' record to 47-74, while the Rangers fell to 60-61. George Klassen earned the win for Los Angeles, pitching six innings of two-run ball.

He was supported by a bullpen effort that included one-hit relief from Blake Weiman and Ben Joyce, who recorded the save.

Scoring Highlights

The Angels took an early 1-0 lead in the second inning when Carter scored on a walk by Pederson. The Rangers answered in the third inning when Seager hit a home run to right field, making it 2-0. However, Los Angeles immediately responded in the same frame as Guzman scored on a single by Trout, bringing the score to 2-1.

The game remained close until the sixth inning, when the Angels' offense broke it open. Siri doubled to left to score Grissom, tying the game at 2-2. Guzman followed with a sacrifice bunt that allowed Siri to score, giving Los Angeles a 3-2 advantage.

Peraza scored on another Trout single, extending the lead to 4-2. In the seventh inning, Neto scored on an infield single by Frazier, pushing the final margin to 5-2.

Pitching Performances

Klassen was the standout starter for the Angels, allowing five hits and one walk while striking out five batters. He maintained control throughout his six innings, ensuring the Rangers could not mount a sustained comeback. The relief corps was equally effective.

Weiman pitched 1 1/3 innings, allowing two hits but no runs, and recorded a hit. Watson pitched 2/3 of an inning with one strikeout, also allowing no hits or runs. Joyce closed the game with a perfect inning, striking out one batter and securing the save.

The Rangers' pitching staff struggled with consistency. Cal Quantrill started for Texas, throwing five innings and allowing four hits and three walks while striking out six. He gave up one earned run before being pulled.

Robby Ahlstrom entered in relief and struggled, allowing three earned runs on two hits in just 1/3 of an inning. This performance resulted in the loss, dropping his record to 3-1. Peyton Gray pitched 2/3 of an inning, allowing one hit and no runs.

Ben Peoples pitched one inning, allowing one hit and one run while striking out one. Cole Winn finished the game for the Rangers, pitching one hitless inning with no walks or runs allowed.

Final Notes

The game drew an attendance of 33,733 fans to Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California. The Angels' offense capitalized on timely hitting, particularly in the sixth inning, to overcome the Rangers' early lead. The Rangers' bullpen could not contain the Angels' baserunners after Ahlstrom's difficult outing. The result leaves the Angels at 47-74 and the Rangers at 60-61 in the standings.

Sources

https://www.espn.com/mlb/game/_/gameId/401816508