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Langford’s 9th-Inning Single Lifts Rangers Past Angels 7-6

Wyatt Langford delivered the decisive hit in the ninth inning as the Texas Rangers overcame a five-run deficit to defeat the Los Angeles Angels 7-6 at Globe Life Field.

Hart Nash

July 10, 20262 min read

Baseball Victory Rally - illustration, Jake Team LLC
Baseball Victory Rally - illustration, Jake Team LLC
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July 10, 2026

Late Rally Defines Win

Wyatt Langford provided the decisive blow in the ninth inning, singling to left field to drive in Osuna and secure a 7-6 victory for the Texas Rangers over the Los Angeles Angels. The win marked Langford’s return from the injured list, as his hit completed a dramatic comeback that saw Texas erase a five-run deficit in the final innings.

The game began with the Angels seizing control early. In the first inning, Nimmo homered to left center, a 394-foot shot that gave Los Angeles an early 1-0 lead. Burger followed with a single to left, allowing Jung to score and extend the advantage to 2-0. The Angels added to their lead in the third inning when Trout grounded out, allowing Meckler to score, making it 2-1. Duran then homered to center, a 419-foot blast that scored Nimmo and pushed the Angels’ lead to 4-1. Foscue extended the margin in the fourth inning with a home run to center, a 429-foot shot that made the score 5-1.

Angels Extend Lead in Sixth

Los Angeles continued to dominate in the sixth inning. Foscue hit a ground-rule double, allowing Cauley to score and increasing the Angels’ lead to 6-1. The Rangers began their comeback in the seventh inning. Meckler singled to right, bringing Guzman home to make it 6-2. Schanuel then singled to center, driving in two runs to narrow the gap to 6-4. Soler followed with a single to center, scoring Trout to make it 6-5. Adell completed the rally with a single to left, scoring Schanuel and tying the game at 6-6.

Pitching Performances

Nathan Eovaldi started for the Rangers, pitching six innings and allowing three earned runs on six hits while striking out ten batters. He was supported by relief pitchers Peyton Gray, Tyler Alexander, Jacob Latz, and Cole Winn, who combined to pitch 2.2 scoreless innings. Winn earned the win, improving his record to 4-2. Kirby Yates took the loss for the Angels, dropping his record to 0-4. Reid Detmers started for Los Angeles, pitching four innings and allowing five earned runs on seven hits while striking out six. Chase Silseth, Brent Suter, Ryan Zeferjahn, and Sam Bachman provided relief, with Yates finishing the game.

Final Outcome and Records

The Rangers’ late surge proved sufficient as Langford’s single in the ninth inning delivered the winning run. The final score stood at 7-6. The victory improved the Texas Rangers’ record to 47-46. The loss dropped the Los Angeles Angels’ record to 37-57. The game was played at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, with an attendance of 29,646.

Sources

https://www.espn.com/mlb/game/_/gameId/401816090

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Hart Nash

Hart Nash covers Princeton high school and area college sports.

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