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The Los Angeles Angels defeated the Texas Rangers 9–6 on May 22 at Angel Stadium, with the home team's power display making the difference despite offensive limitations from both lineups. Los Angeles connected for four home runs and drove in nine runs across 13 hits, though the Angels posted a modest .226 batting average and .693 OPS, indicating they capitalized on their opportunities rather than dominating at the plate. Texas managed 11 hits and six RBIs but struck out six times and couldn't overcome a Rangers pitching staff that allowed nine earned runs on 13 hits; the visiting team's 3.64 ERA masked a poor outing on this particular evening. The Angels' pitchers fanned just six Rangers batters while issuing three walks, holding Texas to two home runs in a relatively low-velocity affair. Both offenses struggled with batting average and on-base percentage in the .230s and .310s range, suggesting neither team executed particularly well at the plate, yet Los Angeles's four-homer advantage proved decisive. The Angels' ability to win despite a 4.94 team ERA suggests they may need stronger pitching performances to sustain success in the division race.