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Los Angeles Falls 5-3 Against Texas - Game Recap

Los Angeles dropped a 5-3 decision at Globe Life Field on Thursday as Texas legged out a win behind winning pitcher Kumar Rocker.

Texas was favored by -159 and came through for bettors backing them. The game went UNDER the consensus closing total of 9.5.

Texas got 1 innings from Chris Martin, who gave up 0 earned runs on 0 hits, while striking out 2. Kumar Rocker earned the victory, while the Rangers got 2 RBIs from Adolis Garcia in the win.

Los Angeles's starting pitcher Ian Anderson worked 1 innings, giving up 1 hits and 0 earned runs while striking out 0 in the loss. They got 1 hits from Luis Rengifo in a losing cause.

The battle of the bats favored Texas as they had 11 hits, while Los Angeles only had 5.

The game was closed out by Robert Garcia who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 0 hits, 0 walks and fanned 1 batters to earn the save.

Next game, Texas takes its act home to face Los Angeles looking for another win. For Los Angeles, they head home to face San Francisco.