The Texas Rangers will host the Los Angeles Angels for the opening game of a three-game series.

The Los Angeles Angels are heading to Arlington, Texas, on Friday for a three-game series against the Texas Rangers. The series will begin at Globe Life Field as the two AL West rivals meet for the first time this week. The Rangers head into this weekend with a 63-65 record, sitting as the No. 2 team in the NL West. They are three games ahead of the Seattle Mariners and one game back from the divisional-leading Houston Astros. They faced the Washington Nationals earlier this week in three games and won the series, two games to one. On the other side, the Angels also won their series two games to one earlier this week against the AL West divisional leaders, rising to 51-77 on the season. Los Angeles is the No. 4 team in the same division, nine games back from the Mariners and two games above the Athletics, who are at the bottom of the division.

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Game Date: Friday, Aug. 21, 2026

Game Time: 8:00 p.m. ET

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Location: Globe Life Field

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Los Angeles has named second-year starter Ryan Johnson as its probable starting pitcher. The right-hander continues his 2026 campaign at 2-7, posting a 6.41 ERA, 47 strikeouts across 60.1 innings, and a 1.54 WHIP. Johnson last took the mound against the Kansas City Royals, surrendering two earned runs. He pitched 5.1 innings, giving up five hits and two walks while striking out four batters. In three August starts, Johnson has allowed four earned runs over 14.1 innings while recording 10 strikeouts.

For the hometown Texas defense, Cody Bradford is expected to take the mound as the probable starter. The left-hander enters the game with a 0-1 record this season, along with a 2.93 ERA and 1.43 WHIP. Bradford has recorded 10 strikeouts while allowing 18 hits across 15.1 innings. In his most recent outing, Bradford faced the Athletics at Sutter Health Park and worked four innings. During that appearance, he surrendered two earned runs on eight hits and one walk while striking out four.

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The Los Angeles Angels vs Texas Rangers game will take place on Friday, August 21, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. ET. Tune in and catch some great MLB action.

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