Patrick Sandoval struggles and Max Scherzer dominates in Angels’ blowout loss
LA TimesAngels starting pitcher Patrick Sandoval, left, walks off the field while talking to catcher Matt Thaiss during the first inning of a 12-0 loss to the Texas Rangers on Monday. Scherzer’s strikeouts included his first two career matchups against Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani. In Texas’ two-run second inning, Semien had an RBI single with a second run scoring when Angels center fielder Mickey Moniak bobbled the ball. In the Rangers’ three-run third, one run scored on a bases-loaded walk by Patrick Sandoval — his final batter — and another scored on a wild pitch by Griffin Canning, making his first appearance since July 25 after being on the injured list. Angels star outfielder Mike Trout said Monday he’s improving every day from a fractured left hamate bone that has kept him out of the lineup since July 3, but he said there is no set date for his return.