ANAHEIM, Calif. (Interstat) — The Los Angeles Angels scored three runs in the third inning and defeated the Texas Rangers 3-2 on Tuesday, Aug. 11, at Angel Stadium of Anaheim.

Zach Neto singled home Wade Meckler, Nolan Schanuel added a sacrifice fly and Vaughn Grissom doubled in Mike Trout, giving the Angels a three-run lead. Joc Pederson homered in the first inning for Texas, and Jarred Kelenic singled in a run in the sixth.

Ryan Johnson allowed one run and three hits over 4 1/3 innings in relief for Los Angeles. José Fermin pitched 1 1/3 scoreless innings with three strikeouts for the win, and Samy Natera Jr. struck out two in the ninth for his third save. Cody Bradford took the loss despite allowing three runs and five hits over seven innings. Chase Silseth struck out two in a scoreless inning for Texas.

The Angels had five hits and grounded into two double plays; the Rangers had six. Texas dropped to 60-60, while Los Angeles improved to 46-74. Attendance was 23,648, and the game lasted 2:17.