Soriano’s Strong Start, Pillar’s Clutch Pinch Hit Key Angels’ Win Over Rangers

Kevin Pillar of the Los Angeles Angels comes through with a key two-run pinch hit against the Texas Rangers in Arlington, Texas, on May 19, 2024. LM Otero/AP Photo

ARLINGTON, Texas—Angels right-hander José Soriano pitched a career-high 7 2/3 innings, pinch-hitter Kevin Pillar had a tiebreaking two-run single for his 1,000th career hit, and Los Angeles got a series-clinching 4–1 victory over the Texas Rangers on Sunday, May 19.

The Angels (18–29) took two of three over the reigning World Series champions in Ron Washington’s first series in Texas as a visiting manager. He is the Rangers’ winningest manager with his 664 wins and two American League pennants from 2007–14.