Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Tyler Skaggs was found dead in the team’s hotel in Southlake, TX where they were in town to begin a three-game series with the Texas Rangers.
Angels statement on the passing of Tyler Skaggs. pic.twitter.com/6XA2Vu1uWV
— Los Angeles Angels (@Angels) July 1, 2019
Following the news, the scheduled game on Monday evening in Arlington was postponed.
Texas Rangers press release:
Monday night’s scheduled game between the Los Angeles Angels and Texas Rangers at Globe Life Park in Arlington has been postponed due to the tragic passing of Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs.
The Texas Rangers organization wants to express its deepest sympathies to the family of Tyler Skaggs and to the entire Angels organization on this shocking loss. The thoughts and prayers of every member of the Texas Rangers and all of their fans are with the Angels organization at this difficult time.
Monday night’s game will be made up at a date to be determined.
