The Texas Rangers faced a challenging start against the Los Angeles Angels as they were without key players Jake Burger and Josh Smith due to illness and injury, respectively. With designated hitter Joc Pederson's current slump, manager Bruce Bochy opted to give him a rest against lefty Yusei Kikuchi. The lineup leaned heavily on Josh Jung and Jonah Heim, who continued to contribute offensively. Despite Pederson's struggles, Bochy remains optimistic about his performance potential. Looking ahead, the Rangers are eager to see the return of emerging talent Wyatt Langford and pitching prospect Jack Leiter.