Angels lineup vs. Texas Rangers: Patrick Sandoval takes the mound, Jo Adell returns

Angels starting pitcher Patrick Sandoval delivers a pitch.

By Maria TorresStaff Writer

Aug. 8, 2020 3:05 PM PT

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Angels prospect Jo Adell returned to the lineup Saturday for the second game of the series against the Texas Rangers. He missed the previous two games nursing a sore right quad after making his debut earlier this week.

Taylor Ward also returned to the batting order after spending the majority of the last seven games on the bench. He started in left field and was slotted into the sixth spot of the Angels’ lineup against Rangers left-hander Kolby Allard.

Left-hander Patrick Sandoval returned to the rotation. Reliever Luke Bard was optioned to the Angels’ alternate squad in Sandoval’s place.

Angels’ starting lineup for Saturday’s game:

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1. David Fletcher — Shortstop

Angels third baseman David Fletcher.

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2. Mike Trout — Center field

Angels center fielder Mike Trout.

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3. Anthony Rendon — Third base

Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon.

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4. Shohei Ohtani — Designated hitter

Angels pitcher and designated hitter Shohei Ohtani.

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5. Albert Pujols — First base

Angels first baseman Albert Pujols.

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6. Taylor Ward — Left field

Angels infielder/outfielder Taylor Ward.

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7. Jo Adell — Right field

Angels outfielder Jo Adell.

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8. Max Stassi — Catcher

Angels catcher Max Stassi.

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9. Luis Rengifo — Second base

Angels second baseman Luis Rengifo.

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Patrick Sandoval — Starting pitcher

Angels pitcher Patrick Sandoval.

Maria Torres is a baseball writer covering the Angels for the Los Angeles Times.

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