The Los Angeles Angels open a 10-game homestand on Friday night as they host the Seattle Mariners in the opener of a weekend series in Anaheim. The Angels, who begin play Friday a game and a half out of the wild card race, have a home-heavy schedule in the next seven weeks, with 28 of their next 43 games at home.
Ervin Santana looks to win his sixth game of the season on Friday, facing off against Mariners ace Felix Hernandez. Here are the starting lineups from Angel Stadium:
Mariners (51-62)
Ackley 2B
Saunders CF
Montero DH
Jaso C
Seager 3B
Carp 1B
Wells LF
Thames RF
Ryan SS
Angels (59-53)
Trout CF
Hunter RF
Pujols 1B
Trumbo LF
Morales DH
Callaspo 3B
Kendrick 2B
Aybar SS
Iannetta C
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