Nathan Eovaldi and Dustin Harris propel Rangers to an 8-0 series finale victory against Angels

The Texas Rangers concluded their season with an 8-0 victory over the Los Angeles Angels, with Nathan Eovaldi pitching seven scoreless innings. Dustin Harris, playing in only his second MLB game, contributed with a homer and a two-run double. Nathaniel Lowe and Josh Smith also made significant contributions with a homer and two RBIs respectively, helping the Rangers to their first sweep of a three-game series since August.
The Texas Rangers finished the season with a record of 78-84, falling short of the postseason after their triumphant 90-72 season last year that led to their first World Series title. On the other hand, the Los Angeles Angels ended their season with the most losses in franchise history at 63-99, compared to 73-89 last season.
In the game, Lowe’s leadoff double in the fourth inning paved the way for the Rangers to take the lead. Harris then extended the lead with a two-run double in the seventh inning, showcasing his potential with his first career hit. The Angels attempted to rally in the seventh inning but fell short when Matt Thaiss was thrown out at home.
As the game progressed, the Rangers continued to dominate with Langford and Lowe making significant plays in the eighth inning. Lowe’s 16th homer of the season helped secure a 5-0 lead for Texas. Harris also shined by hitting his first career home run in the ninth inning, adding to the Rangers’ lead. Eovaldi’s stellar pitching performance was supported by the bullpen, resulting in the 12th shutout of the season for Texas.
The Angels drew a crowd of 35,145 for their season finale, with a total attendance of 2,577,597 for the season slightly lower than the previous year. Looking ahead, the Rangers and Angels are gearing up for their Spring training openers in February, with the Rangers set to face the Royals and the Angels taking on the Mariners in Arizona.
Overall, it was a memorable season finale for both teams, with the Rangers showcasing their potential for the future and the Angels looking to regroup and strategize for the upcoming season.