The Texas Rangers begin a three-game series against the Los Angeles Angels on Friday, May 22, 2026, at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California.
First pitch is scheduled for 8:38 p. m.
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Texas enters the matchup after a day off on Thursday and looks to maintain its recent offensive production.
The Rangers have scored 29 runs over their last four games, posting a 3-1 record in that span.
Three of those contests were against the Colorado Rockies in Denver.
Pitching Matchup
Right-hander Jacob deGrom takes the mound for Texas in his 10th start of the season.
He holds a 3-3 record with a 3.02 ERA, 61 strikeouts, and eight walks over 50 2/3 innings.
However, he has allowed 10 home runs in nine starts.
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The Angels counter with right-hander Grayson Rodriguez, who is 0-1 with a 17.18 ERA.
In his last outing, he allowed seven earned runs on seven hits over 3.2 innings against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Rodriguez recently returned from the injured list after missing the 2025 season due to elbow debridement surgery.
Standings and Injuries
The Rangers currently hold a 24-25 record, sitting second in the American League West, 1.5 games behind the division-leading Athletics.
The Angels enter the series at 17-34 after a recent loss to Oakland in which Logan O'Hoppe went hitless in three at-bats.
Texas is dealing with multiple injuries.
Cody Freeman, Wyatt Langford, Josh Smith, Corey Seager, Luis Curvelo, Chris Martin, Carter Baumler, and Robert Garcia remain on the injured list.
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Following the series, the Rangers return to Arlington on Monday to begin a seven-game homestand against the Houston Astros.
