deGrom and Soriano Set for Pitching Showdown in Texas

The Texas Rangers host the Los Angeles Angels on July 7, 2026 at Globe Life Field. First pitch is scheduled for 8:05 PM ET.

Texas enters with a 45-45 record and remains in the playoff hunt. The Angels are 36-55 and are looking toward the future.

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deGrom Finally Healthy and Dominant

Jacob deGrom is 7-5 with a 3.48 ERA and 132 strikeouts in 108 innings. His fastball averages 98.2 miles per hour. The two-time Cy Young winner has walked only 22 batters this season.

Soriano Emerging as Bright Spot for Angels

Jose Soriano is 8-5 with a 3.51 ERA. He's struck out 98 batters in 95 innings.

Rangers Offense Remains Dangerous

Corey Seager is hitting .286 with 18 home runs. Adolis Garcia has 22 home runs and 62 RBIs.

Prediction

The Rangers are heavy favorites at -175. Expect a 5-1 victory for Texas.

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