Josh Smiths 1st over-fence HR helps Rang

Josh Smith's 1st over-fence HR helps Rangers beat Angels 7-2 September 21 sharefacebooktwitterredditlink ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Rookie Josh Smith homered over the fence for the first time, and the Texas Rangers beat the Los Angeles Angels 7-2 on Wednesday night.Smith's only other round-tripper was inside the park at Globe Life Field against Oakland in July when his Hakeem Olajuwon Jersey liner skipped past the center fielder to the warning track. tucked inside the foul pole in right.Shohei Ohtani and Taylor Ward extended their hitting streaks to seven games in the first when Ohtani singled and for a 2-0 Angels lead.Ohtani and Ward were working on another rally to start the seventh when the two-way Japanese star reached on a routine grounder because reliever Brock Burke didn't cover the bag. and doubled Ohtani off first.Dane Dunning (4-8) struck out eight in five innings, allowing three hits and two runs. The right-hander stopped a five-outing winle s streak as a pair of AL West also-rans have split the first two in a three-game series.Smith had another RBI on a fielders choice that scored the speedy Leody Taveras with the tying run in the second inning. Smith took second when shortstop Livan Soto's throw home went to the backstop.Adolis Garca had a sacrifice fly in the first and tiebreaking RBI double in the third off Angels Jose Calderon Jersey starter Tucker Davidson (2-7). Taveras added a two-run single in the eighth.SUZUKI RETIREMENTVeteran catcher Kurt Suzuki of the Angels said winning the World Series with Washington in 2019 was a big factor in the 38-year-old's decision to retire after the season. The 2014 All-Star said spending more time with his children was equally important. Suzuki has played with five teams over 16 seasons. The Angels finish the season at Oakland, where he had his longest stint at seven years.TRAINER'S ROOMRangers: INF/OF Nick Solak (right foot fracture) was placed on the 60-day injured list to make room for the free-agent signing of C Kevin Plawecki. The 31-year-old Plawecki hit . Malcolm Miller Jersey 217 in 60 games for Boston before being designated for a signment and subsequently released.UP NEXTRangers LHP Martn Prez (12-6, 2.84 ERA) can match his career high for victories in Thursday's series finale. The 31-year-old in his second stint with Texas has a shot at the lowest qualifying ERA for the Rangers since Yu Darvish's 2.83 in 2013. Angels RHP Michael Lorenzen (7-6, 4.74) is scheduled for his third start since mi sing two months with a right shoulder strain.___More AP MLB: and in this topic American League Major League Baseball Josh Smith Texas Rangers Leody Taveras Brock Burke Dane Dunning Michael Lorenzen Kevin Plawecki Kurt Suzuki Taylor Ward Shohei Ohtani Texas Rangers Los Angeles Angels share Ronaldo looks to shine like Mbapp and Me si at World Cup Cristiano Ronaldo has been overshadowed by the brilliance of Lionel Muggsy Bogues Jersey Me si and Kylian Mbapp so far at the World Cup 18 MINS AGO ASSOCIATED PRESS Ottawa hosts Los Angeles after Giroux's 2-goal game The Ottawa Senators host the Los Angeles Kings after Claude Giroux's two-goal game against the San Jose Sharks in the Senators' 5-2 win 54 MINS AGO ASSOCIATED PRESS Penguins host the Blue Jackets following Kapanen's hat trick The Pittsburgh Penguins host the Columbus Blue Jackets after Kasperi Kapanen's hat trick against the St. Louis Blues in the Penguins' 6-2 win 54 MINS AGO ASSOCIATED PRESS Ducks bring losing streak into game against the Hurricanes Terence Davis Jr. Jersey The Anaheim Ducks aim to end their six-game losing streak when they play the Carolina Hurricanes 55 MINS AGO ASSOCIATED PRESS Blackhawks face the Metropolitan Division-leading Devils The Chicago Blackhawks face the top-ranked team in the Metropolitan Division, the New Jersey Devils 55 MINS AGO ASSOCIATED PRESS