Game Recap 8/28/11: Overheated – Rangers 9, Angels 5

Whether it was the Texas heat or the pressure of the game, the Angels had the Rangers right where they wanted them but couldn’t hold up and now find themselves three games back in the AL West and once again fighting for their playoff lives. Rangers 9, Angels 5...

Game Recap — Reverse Course — Angels 8 Rangers 4

  I am a firm believer in reverse psychology. The always insightful @azhalofan, questioned my logic in the preview that this game was a last stand type of situation. His point, which was valid, was that there are still a ton of games to play. Ah, that was the plan all...

Game Preview 8/27/11 — Ervin Steps Up — Angels @ Rangers

@ Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim  (71-60) @ Texas Rangers (75-58) Pitching Probables: LAA — Ervin Santana (9-9, 3.17 ERA)  TEX — CJ Wilson (13-5, 3.08 ERA) Game Info: 5:05 PM PT; TV – Fox Sports West; Radio – KLAA 830 AM What is it about the...

Game Recap — Too Little Too Late — Angels 7 Rangers 11

There are many messages to take away from tonight’s “showdown”. First, any doubt that the Rangers were the more talented team have been put to rest. Second, the notion that Mike Scioscia had embraced his youth movement was woefully premature. Third,...