OC Register: Angels blown out by Rangers in Tyler Skaggs’ spring debut

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  Angels relief pitcher Cam Bedrosian throws to the plate during Thursday’s Cactus League game against the Texas Rangers in Tempe, Ariz. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/Getty Images)

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  Angels infielder David Fletcher turns a double play during Thursday’s Cactus League game against the Texas Rangers in Tempe, Ariz. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/Getty Images)

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  The Angels’ Jonathan Lucroy singles during Thursday’s Cactus League game against the Texas Rangers in Tempe, Ariz. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/Getty Images)

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  Angels pitcher Dan Jennings throws to the plate during Thursday’s Cactus League game against the Texas Rangers in Tempe, Ariz. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/Getty Images)

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  The Angels’ Mike Trout waits for a pitch during Thursday’s Cactus League game against the Texas Rangers in Tempe, Ariz. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/Getty Images)

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  The Angels’ Mike Trout lines out during Thursday’s Cactus League game against the Texas Rangers in Tempe, Ariz. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/Getty Images)

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  Angels relief pitcher Dillon Peters throws to the plate during Thursday’s Cactus League game against the Texas Rangers in Tempe, Ariz. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/Getty Images)

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  The Angels’ Dustin Garneau circles the bases after hitting a grand slam during Thursday’s Cactus League game against the Texas Rangers in Tempe, Ariz. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/Getty Images)

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  The Angels’ Dustin Garneau, right, is greeted at home plate as he celebrates hitting a grand slam with Brandon Sandoval, Torii Hunter and Leonardo Rivas during Thursday’s Cactus League game against the Texas Rangers in Tempe, Ariz. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/Getty Images)

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  The Angels’ Dustin Garneau receives congratulations as he returns to the dugout after hitting a grand slam during Thursday’s Cactus League game against the Texas Rangers in Tempe, Ariz. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/Getty Images)

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THE GAME: The Angels fell behind by nine runs before scoring on their way to a 10-6 loss to the Texas Rangers on Thursday at Tempe Diablo Stadium.

PITCHING REPORT: LHP Tyler Skaggs pitched a perfect first inning, with three strikeouts, but then he gave up back-to-back homers in the second. Skaggs, who was charged with four runs, didn’t seem to be bothered, noting that he gave up back-to-back homers in his first start last spring too. “I would have loved to know the exit velo on that first one,” he said. “I think it put a dent in the grass out there.” … LHP Jared Walsh, who is in camp as a two-way player, made his debut on the mound with a perfect inning. His fastball was 89-91 mph. “He looked comfortable,” Manager Brad Ausmus said. “He seems to be a little sneaky with the fastball. I think it plays up.” … RHP Daniel Hudson and LHP Dan Jennings, who both signed minor-league deals late, made their first appearances of the spring. Hudson gave up a run and Jennings pitched a scoreless inning. … RHP Cam Bedrosian gave up one run in his inning. … RHP Justin Anderson worked a perfect inning in his spring debut…

HITTING REPORT: Non-roster catcher Dustin Garneau hit a grand slam. … Mike Trout was hitless in three at-bats, with two lineouts. … Jo Adell was 0 for 2. … The Angels drew eight walks.

DEFENSE REPORT: First baseman Tommy La Stella had an uneventful game in five innings at the position. He stretched and picked a ball out of the dirt to complete a double play. La Stella has played first just once in the majors, but the Angels wanted him to work at the position to add to his versatility.

UP NEXT: Angels (RHP Forrest Snow) vs. Royals (RHP Arnoldo Hernandez), Friday, noon PT, Tempe Diablo Stadium

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