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The Los Angeles Angels edged the Texas Rangers 2–1 on May 24 at Angel Stadium in a pitcher-dominated contest that fell well short of the Vegas total line of 1. The Angels' pitching staff struck out 16 batters while allowing just 3 hits and 1 earned run, though their ERA of 4.81 suggests recent struggles. Texas countered with solid pitching of its own, posting a 3.62 ERA and 12 strikeouts across 16 strikeouts by the Rangers' lineup, but the Rangers managed only 3 hits and 1 run despite hitting 1 home run. Both offenses were anemic—the Angels recorded 4 hits with a .688 OPS and struck out 12 times, while Texas batted .235 with a .692 OPS and fanned 16 times combined. The Angels capitalized on limited opportunities to score the game-winning run, with 1 RBI proving decisive in the low-scoring affair. Neither team committed an error, keeping the game clean defensively. This defensive stalemate suggests the Angels' pitching depth may be stabilizing despite their inflated ERA, while Texas's offensive struggles continue to mount.