On Saturday, the Texas Rangers (75-83) face off against the Los Angeles Angels (63-95) at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California. Taylor Ward went 1-for-4 with two RBIs for the Angels in their 4-3 extra inning loss to the White Sox on Wednesday. Stay up to date with our expert's MLB Picks.

Los Angeles comes into this matchup on a two-game losing streak and has dropped four of their last five games prior to their series opener against Texas. Taylor Ward is the top home run hitter for the Los Angeles Angels, having smashed 25 homers this season. Close behind him is Zach Neto, who has hit 23 home runs so far. Neto not only provides power but also leads the team in RBIs, having accumulated 77 RBIs throughout the season. Both Nolan Schanuel and Taylor Ward have the highest batting averages on the team, each hitting .250. However, the team has struggled defensively in their recent games, allowing an average of 6.8 runs over their last five matchups. Because of these struggles, the Angels are set to finish at the bottom of the AL West Division standings. As the season draws to a close, the Angels aim to end on a positive note. They will be playing at home against their division rivals, the Texas Rangers. Overall, the Angels have averaged scoring 4 runs per game this season.

Texas enters this game on a one-game winning streak, but has dropped three of their last five games prior to their series opener against Los Angeles. During their commanding 5-1 victory over Oakland on Wednesday, Adolis Garcia played a pivotal role for the Rangers by going 2-for-4 at the plate. He contributed significantly with two RBIs, scored a run, and hit a home run. Corey Seager remains the team’s leading home run hitter with a total of 30 homers this season, while Garcia isn’t far behind, ranking second with 24 home runs. Impressively, Garcia also leads Texas in RBIs, boasting a total of 83 so far this year. On the batting front, Corey Seager has the highest average on the team, hitting .278 for the season. In their recent five-game stretch, the Rangers have been struggling defensively, allowing an average of 5.4 runs per game. As a result, they find themselves trailing in a distant third place in the AL West Division standings. Despite their current position in the standings and the season not unfolding as hoped for the reigning World Series Champions, Texas is aiming to finish strong. They seek a road victory against a division rival and aim to build momentum for next season. Overall, the Rangers have been scoring an average of 4.2 runs per game this year.

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