Los Angeles took the series lead with a 11-8 victory yesterday behind four homers, including two from Mike Trout and a game-winner from Jorge Soler. Both the Angels and Rangers are 2-4 in the last six games, but Texas owns the season series 4-2 after sweeping Los Angeles earlier this season.

BOTTOM LINE: The Los Angeles Angels face the Texas Rangers with a 2-1 series lead. Los Angeles has gone 22-21 in home games and 45-47 overall. The Angels are 17-11 in games decided by one run. Texas has gone 19-29 on the road and 45-48 overall. The Rangers have a 15-35 record in games when they have allowed at least one home run.