I've said these guys are going to come around. They're too good not to, and that's what happened here in this series," the stated.They have a chance to prove that against one of the best teams in the American League over their next three games.

BOTTOM LINE: The Los Angeles Angels face the Texas Rangers with a 2-1 series lead. Los Angeles has gone 22-21 in home games and 45-47 overall. The Angels are 17-11 in games decided by one run. Texas has gone 19-29 on the road and 45-48 overall. The Rangers have a 15-35 record in games when they have allowed at least one home run.