News - يعود برادفورد إلى الطرق مع مواجهة رينجرز للملائكة

Cody Bradford is set to break a long hiatus from road games as he takes the mound for the Texas Rangers against the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim. Bradford, whose last road start was in September 2024, with the Rangers' victory over the Athletics before their relocation, has been through a challenging period following surgery. Since his comeback, Bradford has made a commendable return performance against the Giants, leaving the mound after 4 1/3 scoreless innings. Despite not fulfilling the win criteria, Bradford's enthusiasm for his return is palpable, treating the occasion with the excitement of a debut. Reminiscing his impactful rookie year, where he significantly contributed to the Rangers' World Series victory with an impressive 1.17 ERA, Bradford aims to boost the playoff chances of the Rangers, who are barely trailing in the fiercely competitive American League West. The Angels, on the other hand, are keen to play spoiler with Ryan Johnson, a promising right-hander, hoping to disrupt the Rangers' postseason aspirations. Coming off a promising win against the Orioles, Johnson is poised to tackle his hometown team. However, the Angels are battling a challenging streak after their latest 4-1 defeat. In their previous matchup, a notable moment was Mike Trout achieving a milestone career homer, despite the Angels' struggle to capitalize further in the game. Manager Kurt Suzuki acknowledged the team's difficulties in maintaining batting consistency against Texas' pitching. As Bradford prepares to take the mound, he embodies the persistence and hope of the Rangers, who are eyeing a playoff berth, while the Angels strive to turn their fortunes around.