The Los Angeles Angels look for a two-game sweep over the Tampa Bay Rays this morning at Tropicana Field. Dan Haren gets the start for the Angels, with Jeremy Hellickson making his first start of the season for Tampa Bay. The Angels have Thursday off, then have their home opener on Friday against Toronto.
Here are today's lineups, per Angels broadcaster Victor Rojas and Joe Smith of the St. Petersburg Times. Brandon Wood makes his first start of the season for the Angels, while Manny Ramirez gets the day off for the Rays.
Angels (2-3)
Maicer Izturis DH
Howie Kendrick 2B
Bobby Abreu LF
Torii Hunter RF
Vernon Wells CF
Alberto Callaspo 3B
Mark Trumbo 1B
Jeff Mathis C
Brandon Wood SS
Rays (0-4)
John Jaso C
Johnny Damon DH
Ben Zobrist 2B
Dan Johnson 1B
B.J. Upton CF
Matt Joyce RF
Felipe Lopez 3B
Reid Brignac SS
Sam Fuld LF
Today's 10:10 a.m. PDT game will be televised by Fox Sports West.
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