L.A. Angels Pitcher Tyler Skaggs Found Dead in Texas at 27; Game Against Rangers Canceled

The Los Angeles Angels have announced that left-handed pitcher Tyler Skaggs was found dead Monday morning in Texas. No further details about the cause of death are available at this time.

Here is the Angels statement:

Angels statement on the passing of Tyler Skaggs. pic.twitter.com/6XA2Vu1uWV

— Los Angeles Angels (@Angels) July 1, 2019

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In response, the Angels and Rangers will not play their scheduled contest on Monday evening. Their game will be made up in August. The rest of the three games in the series are expected to be played.

Our deepest sympathies are with the family of Tyler Skaggs & the entire @Angels organization. pic.twitter.com/Xi1qNEmbRa

— Texas Rangers (@Rangers) July 1, 2019

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Source: CBS SPort