SB Nation Los Angeles - Angels' Win Streak Snapped At Five With 7-1 Loss In Texashttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48949/la-fave.png2011-04-18T20:31:00-07:00http://losangeles.sbnation.com/rss/stream/18827132011-04-18T20:31:00-07:002011-04-18T20:31:00-07:00Angels Lose To Rangers 7-1, Snap Win Streak At Five
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<p><span>C.J. Wilson</span> pitched seven strong innings, leading the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.lonestarball.com/">Texas Rangers</a> to a 7-1 win over the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.halosheaven.com/">Los Angeles Angels</a> at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington on Monday night. <span>Adrian Beltre</span> hit a three-run home run to cap a fifth-inning rally that broke the game open. The win moves Texas into first place in the American League West at 11-5, one game ahead of the Angels.</p>
<p><span>Ervin Santana</span> started for the Angels, but was chased in the fifth after facing four batters and not retiring any of them. Santana allowed six runs, the final three on Beltre's home run, and 10 hits in his four innings of work. It was the second-shortest start of the season for the Angels, who have 12 quality starts in 16 games this season.</p>
<p>The Angels' only run came on an RBI double by <span>Howie Kendrick</span> in the seventh inning. <span>Ian Kinsler</span> doubled and tripled for Texas, and <span>Elvis Andrus</span> had three hits. <span>Mitch Moreland</span> hit a home run in the eighth inning to close out the scoring. Tuesday's game, the second of a three-game series, will feature <span>Matt Palmer</span> starting for the Angels, facing <span>Colby Lewis</span> of the Rangers.</p>
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https://losangeles.sbnation.com/los-angeles-angels/2011/4/18/2119437/angels-vs-rangers-adrian-beltre-c-j-wilson-ervin-santanaEric Stephen2011-04-18T19:15:05-07:002011-04-18T19:15:05-07:00Angels Vs. Rangers: Ervin Santana Chased Early, Angels Run Of Quality Starts Ends At Five
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<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.halosheaven.com/">Los Angeles Angels</a> are in search of their sixth straight victory tonight against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.lonestarball.com/">Texas Rangers</a> in Arlington, but they have their work cut out for them if they are to get another win. <span>Ervin Santana</span> was pulled after giving up six runs and 10 hits in just four innings, putting the Angels in an early hole. The game is now 6-0 in the bottom of the sixth inning.</p>
<p>Santana gave up two runs in the fourth inning, on a two-run single by <span>Mitch Moreland</span>, and then started the fifth, but he faced four batters without recording an out. The Rangers began the fifth inning with a triple by <span>Ian Kinsler</span>, a bunt single by <span>Elvis Andrus</span>, a single by <span>Michael Young</span>, and a three-run bomb by <span>Adrian Beltre</span>.</p>
<p>Santana's start was the second shortest outing of the season by an Angels' starting pitcher this season, ahead of only the one disastrous start by <span>Scott Kazmir</span> on April 3. Kazmir was knocked out after just 1 2/3 innings on that day, against Kansas City. Before tonight, the Angels' starting pitchers had thrown five quality starts in a row.</p>
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<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.halosheaven.com/">Los Angeles Angels</a> are in search of their sixth straight victory Monday night, as they travel to face the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.lonestarball.com/">Texas Rangers</a> at The Ballpark In Arlington. <span>Ervin Santana</span> makes his fourth start of the season for the Angels tonight, and will be opposed by <span>C.J. Wilson</span> of the Rangers. Both the Angels and Rangers are 10-5 on the season, tied for first place in the American League West. Texas has lost four of their last five games.</p>
<h3>Angels (10-5)</h3>
<p><span>Maicer Izturis</span> SS<br><span>Howie Kendrick</span> 2B<br><span>Bobby Abreu</span> DH<br><span>Torii Hunter</span> RF<br><span>Vernon Wells</span> LF<br><span>Alberto Callaspo</span> 3B<br><span>Mark Trumbo</span> 1B<br><span>Jeff Mathis</span> C<br><span>Peter Bourjos</span> CF</p>
<h3>Rangers (10-5)</h3>
<p><span>Ian Kinsler</span> 2B<br><span>Elvis Andrus</span> SS<br><span>Michael Young</span> DH<br><span>Adrian Beltre</span> 3B<br>Nelson Cruz LF<br><span>David Murphy</span> CF<br><span>Mike Napoli</span> C<br><span>Mitch Moreland</span> RF<br><span>Chris Davis</span> 1B</p>
<p>Tonight's 5:10 p.m. PDT game will be televised by Fox Sports West.</p>
<p><i>For more news and information on the Angels, or on tonight's game, be sure to read the SB Nation <a target="_blank" href="http://www.halosheaven.com/">Halos Heaven</a>.</i></p>
https://losangeles.sbnation.com/los-angeles-angels/2011/4/18/2119029/angels-vs-rangers-starting-lineupsEric Stephen2011-04-18T13:40:19-07:002011-04-18T13:40:19-07:00Angels Look To Extend Win Streak In Series Opener In Texas In Battle Of First Place Teams
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<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.halosheaven.com/">Los Angeles Angels</a> look to continue their winning ways in the opener of a three-game series between first place teams in the American League West. The Angels will send <span>Ervin Santana</span> to the mound in Arlington to face the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.lonestarball.com/">Texas Rangers</a>. The Angels have won five straight and nine of their last 11 games.</p>
<p>Both the Angels and Rangers have ridden great starting pitching to a 10-5 record this season. Angels' starters have a 2.86 ERA and have averaged 6.51 innings per start, while Texas starters have a 2.93 ERA while averaging 6.36 innings per outing. The Angels have had 12 quality starts in 15 games, including three by Santana in his three starts.</p>
<p>Santana is 0-1 with a 3.74 ERA in the early going. <span>C.J. Wilson</span> starts for the Rangers, who have lost four of their last five games. Wilson is 1-0 with a 3.72 ERA this season. Tonight's 5:05 p.m. PDT game will be televised by Fox Sports West.</p>
<p><i>For more news and information on the Angels, or on tonight's game, be sure to read the SB Nation <a target="_blank" href="http://www.halosheaven.com">Halos Heaven</a>.</i></p>
https://losangeles.sbnation.com/2011/4/18/2333714/angels-look-to-extend-win-streak-in-series-opener-in-texas-in-battleEric Stephen