Angels Shut Out by Rangers 4-0; Kikuchi Allows 1 Earned Run as Mahle Fans Nine

In a disappointing outing for the Los Angeles Angels, the team was shut out by the Texas Rangers with a final score of 4-0. Yusei Kikuchi delivered a strong performance, allowing just one earned run over six innings, with six strikeouts and two walks. Despite Kikuchi's efforts, the Angels' offense struggled significantly, managing only five hits throughout the game. Reid Detmers and Ryan Johnson also contributed to the pitching effort, with Detmers allowing one earned run in one inning and Johnson giving up two runs (one earned) in his inning of work. This loss marks the first time this season that the Angels have been shut out, bringing their record to 9-7. The Rangers, led by pitcher Tyler Mahle, snapped their losing streak with this win.