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Angels Vs. Yankees Saturday Starting Lineups: Mike Trout Playing Right Field

The Los Angeles Angels have won four of their last five games and six of their last eight contests. Each of their last two wins have been in comeback fashion, including a 2-1 victory over the New York Yankees on Friday night. On Saturday in Anaheim, Dan Haren looks for his seventh straight home win, facing CC Sabathia, looking for his 20th victory of the season.

Here are Saturday's starting lineups, which include Jesus Montero, in just his seventh game in the major leagues, batting fifth. Welcome to the bigs, kid. Mike Trout, in an 0-for-12 slump, returns to the starting lineup for the Angels, batting seventh and playing right field.

Yankees (87-56)

Jeter SS
Granderson CF
Teixeira 1B
Cano 2B
Montero DH
Chavez 3B
Nunez RF
Gardner LF
Cervelli C

Angels (79-65)

Izturis 3B
Bourjos CF
Kendrick 2B
Hunter DH
Trumbo 1B
Wells LF
Trout RF
Aybar SS
Mathis C

Jordan Walden with his next save will become the fifth rookie closer since 2000 to notch 30 saves.

Saturday night's 6:05 p.m. PDT game will be televised by KCOP. For more Angels news and notes, be sure to read Halos Heaven.