All you need to know about this series is that the Angels entered it with a minus-2 run differential and exited the series with a plus-23 run differential. Thanks, Texas! Suddenly the Angels’ Pythagorean record makes them look great.
Angels 12, Rangers 6
Run Expectancy Rundown
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C.J. Cron done and did it again. He didn’t have the RBI total, but who cares. He had four hits and now has as many hits in July as he had in May and June combined. Kole Calhoun also continued to find his power stroke.
Starting Pitcher Scores
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C.J. Wilson was only OK, but that’s OK by me. He clearly didn’t have a pressing need to be locked in here what with his opposing starter Colby Lewis putting up a negative game score.
Bullpen Battle
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Trevor Gott got got as Scioscia ran out his top three relievers to get them some work. Huston Street gave up a run in what I presume was a protest for pitching in a non-save situation. At least he didn’t just give up and go home.
Game Flow
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Once again, the Angels put this one out of reach early.
Halo Hero
This was truly a series to remember for Cron.
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