Angels beat Rangers 8-5 on July 30, 2025, with a huge 6th-inning rally. Yoan Moncada's clutch hit and Kyle Higashioka's two homers led the charge.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
For the third straight night, Angel Stadium was buzzing with the unfamiliar but welcome feeling of a winning streak. The Halos stormed back against the Texas Rangers with a massive sixth-inning rally, securing an 8-5 victory and proving this recent surge is no fluke. It was a complete team effort, with timely hitting and a historic moment from the bullpen capping off an electric evening in Anaheim.
Kenley Jansen notched his 20th save, becoming the first Angel since Houston Street in 2016 to record saves in three straight games.
The game was hanging in the balance until the bottom of the sixth. Down a run, the Angels' offense exploded for four runs to take a lead they would never relinquish. The rally was a showcase of clutch hitting, with Gustavo Campero tying the game with a sharp RBI double. The biggest blow came from the bench, as pinch-hitter Yoan Moncada stepped up and delivered a go-ahead, two-run single that sent the dugout into a frenzy. It was the kind of decisive, game-changing inning that has been missing for much of the season.
While the sixth-inning rally was the story, it was built on the back of some fantastic individual performances. Catcher Kyle Higashioka turned back the clock, launching two solo home runs that kept the Angels in the game early. Meanwhile, Jo Adell continued to be a dynamic force at the top of the lineup, going 2-for-3 with a triple, an RBI, and two runs scored. His speed and power set the table all night, showcasing the kind of five-tool talent fans have been waiting for.
With the lead secured, all eyes turned to Kenley Jansen in the ninth. The veteran closer was tasked with locking down a win for the third consecutive day, and he delivered a scoreless frame to earn his 20th save. The achievement made him the first Angels pitcher since Houston Street in 2016 to record a save in three straight games. It's a remarkable feat that speaks to both his durability and the newfound stability he's brought to the back end of the bullpen.
With three straight wins under their belt and the offense firing on all cylinders, the Angels are suddenly showing signs of life. They're still just 53-55 and eight games out of first, but this momentum is exactly what they needed. The key now is to sustain it. Can they build on this surge and make a real push in August? The rest of this series against the Rangers will be a major test.
