On Deck

* Opponent--Texas Rangers, three games.

* Site--Edison Field.

* Tonight--7 p.m.

* TV--Fox Sports Net Wednesday; Channel 9 Thursday.

* Radio--KMXN (94.3 FM), XPRS (1090).

* Records--Angels 3-3, Rangers 3-4.

* Record vs. Rangers--1-2.

TONIGHT

ANGELS’

PAT RAPP

(0-1, 10.80 ERA)

vs.

RANGERS’

DARREN OLIVER

(1-0, 0.00 ERA)

* Update--Shortstop Alex Rodriguez ended a sluggish start with the first three-double game of his career Saturday night, but the infield hitting star so far has been new second baseman Randy Velarde, the former Angel who is batting .370 with two homers and five doubles in the first seven games. New designated hitter Andres Galarraga has three home runs.

* Wednesday, 7 p.m.--Ramon Ortiz (1-0, 2.57) vs. Ryan Glynn (0-1, 8.44).

* Thursday, 7 p.m.--Matt Wise (1-0, 6.00) vs. Rick Helling (0-1, 11.00).

* Tickets--(714) 663-9000.