The Texas Rangers (67-73) and the Los Angeles Angels (58-81) face off at Globe Life Field on Thursday at 8:05 p.m. ET, starting a four-game series.
The probable starters are Cody Bradford (4-2) for the Rangers and Jack Kochanowicz (2-3) for the Angels.
Rangers vs. Angels Pitcher Matchup and Game Info
When: Thursday, September 5, 2024 at 8:05 p.m. ET
Where: Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas
How to Watch on TV: BSSW
Probable Pitchers: Bradford – TEX (4-2, 3.21 ERA) vs Kochanowicz – LAA (2-3, 4.96 ERA)
Rangers vs. Angels Odds
Rangers to win: -191
Angels to win: +161
Spread: Rangers -1.5
Total: 8.5 runs
Rangers vs. Angels Pitcher Performance
Bradford |
|
Kochanowicz |
9 |
GS |
6 |
4-2 |
W-L |
2-3 |
3.21 |
ERA |
4.96 |
56 |
IP |
32.2 |
8 |
BB |
7 |
52 |
SO |
12 |
Rangers Probable Starting Pitcher: Cody Bradford
Bradford makes the start for the Rangers, his 10th of the season. He is 4-2 with a 3.21 ERA and 52 strikeouts in 56 2/3 innings pitched.
His most recent appearance was on Saturday against the Oakland Athletics, when the left-hander threw seven innings, surrendering two earned runs while giving up four hits.
The 26-year-old has an ERA of 3.21, with 8.4 strikeouts per nine innings, in 10 games this season. Opponents are hitting .201 against him.
Bradford is looking for his fifth straight quality start.
Bradford will look to build upon a six-game streak of lasting five or more innings (he’s averaging 5.6 frames per outing).
In one of his 10 total appearances this season he has not allowed an earned run.
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Angels Probable Starting Pitcher: Jack Kochanowicz
The Angels will send Kochanowicz (2-3) to the mound for his seventh start this season.
The right-hander last pitched on Thursday, Aug. 29, when he allowed five hits in six scoreless innings against the Detroit Tigers.
The 23-year-old has pitched in six games this season with an ERA of 4.96, a 1.71 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.408.
If he completes six or more innings with three or fewer earned runs allowed, he’ll earn his fifth quality start in a row.
Kochanowicz has pitched five or more innings in four straight games and will look to extend that streak.
He has one appearance with no earned runs allowed in six chances this season.
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