Angels–Rangers rivalry
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The Angels–Rangers rivalry is a Major League Baseball (MLB) divisional rivalry played between the Los Angeles Angels and the Texas Rangers as both teams play in the American League West Division. The rivalry has been said to have developed over a domination in the division between the two teams, and also in recent years more animosity between the two teams due to multiple players who have played for both, including Nolan Ryan, Mike Napoli, Darren Oliver, Vladimir Guerrero, C. J. Wilson, and Josh Hamilton. Both teams often fought for control of the division, primarily during the 2000s and 2010s though both teams entered the present decade fighting for relevance as neither side has appeared in the postseason since 2016. The Angels and Rangers have each pitched a perfect game against each other, making them the only pair of MLB teams to have done so. Mike Witt pitched a perfect game for the Angels against the Rangers in 1984 at Arlington Stadium and Kenny Rogers for the Rangers against the Angels in 1994. Both teams have yet to face each other in the postseason, the Angels currently lead the series all time 511–485.[5][6]
First meeting | May 5, 1961[1] Wrigley Field, Los Angeles, California Senators 6, Angels 2 |
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Latest meeting | May 19, 2024[1] Globe Life Field, Arlington, Texas Angels 4, Rangers 1 |
Next meeting | July 8, 2024 Angel Stadium, Anaheim, California |
Statistics | |
Meetings total | 996[2] |
Most wins | Angels |
Regular season series | Angels, 511–485 (.513)[1] |
Largest victory | |
Longest win streak | |
Current win streak | Angels, 1[1] |