Rangers’ offense bit by hard-hit outs

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ARLINGTON — Statcast™ showed that Mitch Moreland’s wicked eighth-inning line drive came off the bat at 109 mph.

But the ball hit reliever Fernando Salas on his right arm and dropped conveniently at his feet. Salas was able to recover to throw Moreland out at first, the Rangers’ rally died, and the Angels held on for a 2-0 victory at Globe Life Park on Monday.

“I was just trying to go up there and put the barrel on the ball,” Moreland said. “My aim was not good. I’ve got to work on that tomorrow.”

It was a rough night for Moreland and the Rangers’ offense as they managed seven hits and three walks against five Angels pitchers, including starter Nick Tropeano. But they were 0-for-7 with runners in scoring position, left nine runners on base and were shut out for the third time this season.

The eighth inning was the nadir of the Rangers’ offensive frustration. Bobby Wilson led off with an infield single against Salas and, after Rougned Odor popped out, Ian Desmond …

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