The Texas Rangers are playing their best baseball of the season as they begin a three-game series Friday against the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim, Calif.

The Rangers have won four in a row and seven of eight after beating Seattle 2-1 on Wednesday, moving over .500 (24-23) for the first time since April 28.

"I always talk about process, but the bottom line is it comes down to winning games," Rangers manager Chris Woodward said. "Everything we do is to win games, so we are starting to put the pieces together and guys are starting to believe. There is a lot of character in that ballclub. They do believe. Whether people outside believe, we don't care. We may not finish .500, but our guys are investing in things that will help us win games."