The Angels knocked off the defending champion Rangers in their series finale in Arlington. Los Angeles downed Texas 4-1 in the final outing of a three-game set at Globe Life Field. Kevin Pillar stepped in as a pinch-hitter and went 1-for-1 with two RBIs and a run scored. He recorded his 1,000th career hit on a two-run single in the seventh inning. Jose Soriano improved to 2-and-4 after tossing five strikeouts and allowing one run through seven-and-two-thirds innings. Luis Garcia notched his second save as LA moved to 18-and-29. Corey Seager hit his sixth home run of the year on a solo shot in the fourth inning. Michael Lorenzen was charged with the loss as the Rangers fell to 24-and-24.