Texas Rangers vs Los Angeles Angels Picks and Prediction for Sunday, May 24, 2026
Use Code WWWC The Texas Rangers visit the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium on Sunday at 7:20 PM ET on Peacock. Texas is 24-26 and third in the AL West, while Los Angeles is 18-34 and fifth in the division. The Angels won Friday’s opener 9-6 after snapping a three-game losing streak. Texas had won three of its previous four games before dropping the first matchup of this weekend series. Don’t miss our latest free MLB picks for today’s action.
Rangers Looking for More Consistent Offense
Texas struggled on the mound during Friday’s 9-6 loss after allowing four home runs to the Angels lineup. The Rangers have still won four of their last six games overall and continue receiving strong production from the pitching staff during most series. Texas has also played competitive baseball on the road despite a 13-16 away record entering Sunday.
The Rangers are hitting .237 with a .319 on-base percentage and .379 slugging percentage, producing 198 runs on 393 hits. Josh Jung leads the lineup with a .306 batting average and 55 hits, while Jake Burger has contributed nine home runs and 33 RBI. Brandon Nimmo owns a .277 average with six home runs and a .354 OBP, while Ezequiel Duran has added four home runs with a .474 slugging percentage. Texas has totaled 48 home runs and 77 doubles through 50 games this season.
Pitching has remained the biggest strength for Texas despite Friday’s loss. The Rangers carry a 3.64 ERA and 1.21 WHIP while limiting opponents to a .226 batting average. Texas has also recorded 416 strikeouts and allowed only 52 home runs this season. The bullpen had been reliable entering the series opener after allowing just 11 runs across the previous five games.
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Injuries: Robert Garcia, 15-Day IL, MacKenzie Gore, Day-To-Day, Wyatt Langford, 10-Day IL, Corey Seager, 10-Day IL, Carter Baumler, 15-Day IL
Angels Trying to Build Momentum at Home
Los Angeles opened this series with a 9-6 victory Friday night after losing three straight games against the Athletics earlier in the week. The Angels continue struggling overall because of inconsistent pitching, but the offense has remained productive with 15 home runs across the last 10 games. Los Angeles has also scored at least six runs in three of its last five contests.
The Angels are hitting .226 with a .312 on-base percentage and .381 slugging percentage, producing 210 runs on 389 hits. Mike Trout leads the club with 12 home runs, 25 RBI, and a .404 OBP, while Jorge Soler has added nine home runs and 30 RBI. Zach Neto owns 10 home runs with a .426 slugging percentage, and Jo Adell has contributed 50 hits with seven home runs. Los Angeles has already totaled 62 home runs this season despite the lower team batting average.
Pitching remains a major issue for Los Angeles entering Sunday’s matchup. The Angels carry a 4.94 ERA and 1.45 WHIP while opponents are batting .244 against the staff. Los Angeles has also issued 241 walks through 52 games, one of the highest totals in baseball. The bullpen has struggled frequently during close games throughout the season.
Injuries: Logan O’Hoppe, Day-To-Day, Drew Pomeranz, 15-Day IL, Yoan Moncada, 10-Day IL, Ben Joyce, 60-Day IL, Travis d’Arnaud, 10-Day IL
Pitching Matchup
Texas Rangers – Undecided Starter
Texas had not announced a starting pitcher at the time this preview was written.
Los Angeles Angels – Reid Detmers
Detmers is 1-5 with a 5.07 ERA and 1.29 WHIP across 55.0 innings. The left-hander has allowed 52 hits with 61 strikeouts and only four home runs surrendered this season.
Texas Rangers vs Los Angeles Angels Pick
- Texas Rangers
Texas holds the overall advantage because of the stronger pitching staff and more reliable lineup depth. The Rangers rank near the top of MLB with a 3.64 ERA, while the Angels continue carrying one of the weaker team pitching numbers in baseball. Texas should also benefit from facing a Los Angeles bullpen that has struggled throughout the season.
Texas Rangers vs Los Angeles Angels Over/Under Pick
- Over
This matchup will cash over with both offenses showing recent power production entering Sunday. The Angels have scored 15 runs across the last two games, while Texas has enough hitters capable of taking advantage of Los Angeles pitching issues. The Rangers will likely start a pitcher on the mound who is in the lower half of the rotation or from the bullpen, which could give the Angels an advantage at the plate and more runs scored.
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