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George Klassen Earns First Major-League Win as Angels Rally Past Rangers 5-2

Ben Joyce's 1-2-3 ninth after returning from shoulder surgery signaled renewed late-inning stability for the Angels

Overview

  • The Angels erased a 2-0 deficit and won 5-2 on Wednesday night after a three-run sixth inning and an insurance run in the seventh gave them a lead they kept.
  • George Klassen, making his fourth big-league start, worked six innings, allowed two runs on five hits, struck out five and picked up his first MLB victory.
  • Jose Siri provided the decisive spark with a pinch-hit RBI double, a steal of third and a score on Denzer Guzman’s safety squeeze that produced the go-ahead run.
  • Ben Joyce closed the game with a 1-2-3 ninth for his fifth career save and his first since Sept. 1, 2024, showing high velocity after returning from shoulder surgery.
  • Oswald Peraza left with a left-hand contusion after being hit by a pitch, Robby Ahlstrom was charged with the loss, and the defeat left Texas 1½ games behind Houston with Jacob deGrom scheduled to start the finale