Fast-starting Angels fall to Rangers in the 11th after giving up a six-run lead
LA TimesAngels slugger Mike Trout works an at-bat during the fourth inning of an 8-7 loss to the Texas Rangers on Monday. Shohei Ohtani drilled a bases-loaded, broken-bat line drive right where Texas’ second baseman stood on the dirt at Globe Life Park, and parlayed it into a double play in the 10th inning Monday night. “He faced the entire lineup in the first inning and then he ends up giving them five innings,” Ausmus said, “so give him credit for doing that.” Isiah Kiner-Falefa, left, celebrates with Texas Rangers teammate Scott Heineman after hitting a walk-off single during the 11th inning of an 8-7 victory over the Angels on Monday. Peters limited the damage to one run — rookie second baseman Luis Rengifo could not cleanly field a ground-ball, so leadoff hitter Shin-Soo Choo trotted home easily — but he struggled to find a rhythm. Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani breaks his bat while hitting into a double play during the 10th inning of an 8-7 loss to the Texas Rangers on Monday.