Ryan Johnson’s seven strong innings lead Angels past Rangers 3‑0

ARLINGTON, Texas (Interstat) — Ryan Johnson allowed one hit over seven innings and struck out three, leading the Los Angeles Angels to a 3-0 victory over the Texas Rangers on Saturday at Globe Life Park.

Zach Neto went 3 for 5 and scored twice as the Angels took a first-inning lead when Mike Trout singled to center, driving in Neto. Moisés Ballesteros doubled to center in the sixth, scoring Trout, and Vaughn Grissom singled in Neto in the eighth. Trout and Ballesteros each finished 2 for 4 with an RBI.

Johnson earned the win, improving to 3-7. Ryan Watson worked a scoreless ninth for his second save, striking out one. Texas managed only one hit. Cody Bradford took the loss, allowing two earned runs over 5 1/3 innings. Cole Winn threw 1 2/3 scoreless innings, while Robby Ahlstrom gave up a run in relief.

The Angels improved to 52-78 and the Rangers fell to 64-66. Attendance was 35,836 and the game lasted 2:21.