Game 1 Recap
The Angels jumped out to an early lead and never trailed in the game. The Rangers were down 6-2 after 4 innings with Angel homeruns coming from Vlad and Figgins. The only highlights of the game for Texas was Michael Young driving in his 100th run of the season, a new career, and Joaquin Arias going 2 for 3 with 2 runs scored out of the 9 spot in the order. Volquez continued to struggle allowing 5 runs on 9 hits over 3 innings and falling to 1-6 on the season.