The Texas Rangers delivered a historic offensive display on August 27, 2025, at Globe Life Field, routing the Los Angeles Angels 20-3 in front of an electrified Arlington crowd. The victory not only cemented the Rangers’ dominance in this three-game series but also marked their highest run total in a single game since July 25, 2011, when they overwhelmed the Minnesota Twins. The 20-run explosion tied for the third-most in franchise history, leaving fans and analysts alike marveling at the sheer firepower on display.
From the first pitch, the Rangers made their intentions clear. The Angels, reeling from recent struggles and forced to shuffle their rotation due to paternity leave for Tyler Anderson, handed the ball to right-hander Jack Kochanowicz, freshly recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake. Kochanowicz, entering the game with a 3-10 record and a 6.19 ERA, faced a daunting challenge against a surging Texas lineup. Unfortunately for the Angels, the assignment proved overwhelming.
After the Angels briefly held a 1-0 lead, Adolis Garcia ignited the Rangers’ onslaught with his 17th home run of the season—a three-run blast that capped a four-run first inning and instantly flipped the momentum. According to the Associated Press, “García’s 17th home run highlighted a four-run first inning.” Joc Pederson followed suit in the second frame, launching his seventh home run of the year, another three-run shot that stretched the lead to 7-1. The Rangers weren’t finished. In the fourth inning, Corey Seager, who has been a model of consistency all season, belted his 21st home run, a two-run drive that continued to pile on the misery for the Angels.
The Rangers’ relentless attack didn’t let up. By the seventh, with the outcome no longer in doubt, Kyle Higashioka joined the home run parade with his 10th of the season, a three-run shot off Oswald Peraza, who had been pressed into emergency pitching duty. The AP reported, “Higashioka’s 10th homer for a 20-3 lead came on the last of 21 pitches—all between 30 and 40 mph—from Oswald Peraza, who moved to the mound from first base in the seventh and allowed eight runs while getting one out.”
In total, the Rangers mashed four home runs—three of them three-run shots—and every player who stepped to the plate recorded at least one hit. Adolis Garcia finished the night with four hits and five RBIs, while Pederson and Higashioka also drove in five runs each. Wyatt Langford turned in a perfect night at the plate, reaching base all five times and scoring four runs before being replaced by a pinch-runner in the seventh inning.
“Every Rangers player who batted had at least one hit,” Field Level Media noted, underscoring the depth and balance that has propelled Texas in recent weeks. The club racked up a staggering 22 hits by game’s end, with the offense firing on all cylinders. The outburst was particularly sweet for a team fighting to stay in the thick of the American League wild-card race. With this win, the Rangers have now claimed five victories in their last six contests, keeping their postseason ambitions very much alive.
The Angels, meanwhile, were left searching for answers. Jack Kochanowicz’s night was a nightmare from start to finish. Pressed into duty due to Anderson’s absence, Kochanowicz lasted just 3 1/3 innings, surrendering 11 runs (10 earned) on nine hits and three walks while striking out just one. His ERA ballooned to 6.81, and his record dropped to 3-11. As the Associated Press detailed, “Kochanowicz (3-11) allowed 11 runs with 10 earned—both career highs—in 3 1/3 innings. The right-hander’s ERA rose to 6.81.”
The Angels’ bullpen fared little better. Oswald Peraza, typically a first baseman, was forced to pitch in the seventh and was greeted rudely by the Rangers, giving up eight runs in just one-third of an inning. The Angels’ struggles were emblematic of a team that has found itself mired in the bottom third of the league in offensive production—ranked 24th in wRC+ for August with an 88 rating—and unable to keep pace on the mound or at the plate.
On the Texas side, the pitching staff did its part to keep the Angels in check. Jacob Latz, normally a reliever, was thrust into a spot start due to the recent injury to Nathan Eovaldi, who was sidelined with a rotator cuff strain. Latz set the tone early, and Jacob Webb (5-4) picked up the win after tossing 1 2/3 scoreless innings in relief, benefiting from the Rangers’ offensive deluge. The Texas bullpen, ranked sixth in the majors in ERA at 3.65, continued to provide stability as the club eyes a postseason push.
The game was not without its lighter moments. With the score lopsided, the Angels resorted to using position players on the mound, leading to a sequence of pitches clocking in between 30 and 40 mph—a rare sight in a Major League game and a testament to the Rangers’ unrelenting approach at the plate. “The first three homers came against Jack Kochanowicz, who was called up from Triple-A Salt Lake before the game for his 23rd start in his third stint with the Angels this season,” the AP recounted.
For the Rangers, this was a night to remember. The team’s 20-run output not only tied for the third-most in club history but also sent a message to the rest of the league: Texas is heating up at just the right time. With every hitter contributing and the pitching staff holding firm, the Rangers are poised to make noise down the stretch.
Looking ahead, both teams will enjoy a day off before returning to action. The Angels will send Tyler Anderson (2-8, 4.73 ERA) to the mound for the opener of a four-game set in Houston, while the Rangers will turn to rookie Jack Leiter (8-7, 3.81 ERA) as they kick off a series against the Athletics in Sacramento. With confidence soaring and the bats blazing, Texas fans have plenty of reason to believe the best may be yet to come.
