SB Nation Los Angeles - Angels Top Indians 2-1 In Extra Inningshttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48949/la-fave.png2011-05-06T22:40:52-07:00http://losangeles.sbnation.com/rss/stream/19219422011-05-06T22:40:52-07:002011-05-06T22:40:52-07:00Angels Down Indians 2-1 In Extra Innings
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<p>For the eighth time this season, the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.halosheaven.com/">Angels</a> went extra innings. Although they’ve managed just 3 wins against four losses in extra frames, tonight <span>Torii Hunter</span> drove a bases loaded single to left to win it for the Halos in the eleventh. Prior to Hunter’s game-winner, Indian reliever <span>Justin Germano</span> (0-1) gave up singles to <span>Erick Aybar</span>, <span>Bobby Abreu</span>, and <span>Maicer Izturis</span> without recording an out.</p>
<p>Angels rookie starter <span>Tyler Chatwood</span> went 8 innings, allowing just 2 hits and one run, while striking out 5 and walking 5. The 111-pitch performance was the longest outing in Chatwood’s career. The Angel bullpen pitched 3 scoreless innings, with <span>Fernando Rodney</span> (1-1) getting the win after pitching a perfect 11th.</p>
<p>The Angels tied the score in the 6th when Maicer Izturis doubled to right scoring Bobby Abreu from first base. Abreu, Aybar, and <span>Alberto Callaspo</span> each collected three hits, while <span>Alexi Amarista</span>, making his first career start in left field made a leaping, over the shoulder catch in the 8th robbing <span>Shin-Soo Choo</span> of extra bases.</p>
<p>The win gives the Angels a 2-game lead over the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.lonestarball.com/">Rangers</a> and A’s in the AL West.</p>
https://losangeles.sbnation.com/los-angeles-angels/2011/5/6/2158619/angels-down-indians-2-1-in-extra-inningsJim Gardner2011-05-06T16:27:33-07:002011-05-06T16:27:33-07:00Angels vs Indians: Friday Night Lineups
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<p><a href="http://www.baseballpress.com/lineup_team.php?team=CLE" title="Click to see previous lineups"><img style="width: 79px; height: 76px;" src="http://www.baseballpress.com/images/mlb/114.jpg"></a></p>
<div>1. Grady Sizemore (L) CF</div>
<div>2. Asdrubal Cabrera (S) SS</div>
<div>3. Shin-Soo Choo (L) RF</div>
<div>4. Carlos Santana (S) C</div>
<div>5. Travis Hafner (L) DH</div>
<div>6. Orlando Cabrera (R) 2B</div>
<div>7. Michael Brantley (L) LF</div>
<div>8. Matt LaPorta (R) 1B</div>
<div>9. Jack Hannahan (L) 3B</div>
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<div>1. Erick Aybar (S) SS</div>
<div>2. Bobby Abreu (L) DH</div>
<div>3. Maicer Izturis (S) 2B</div>
<div>4. Torii Hunter (R) RF</div>
<div>5. Alberto Callaspo (S) 3B</div>
<div>6. Howard Kendrick (R) 1B</div>
<div>7. Vernon Wells (R) CF</div>
<div>8. Hank Conger (S) C</div>
<div>9. Alexi Amarista (L) LF</div>
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<div>Game time temperature: <a target="_blank" href="http://www.weather.com/weather/hourbyhour/graph/57501:20">67 degrees</a>
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https://losangeles.sbnation.com/los-angeles-angels/2011/5/6/2158143/angels-vs-indians-friday-night-lineupsJim Gardner2011-05-06T13:51:47-07:002011-05-06T13:51:47-07:00Angels vs Indians: Division Leaders Clash In Anaheim
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<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.halosheaven.com/">Angels</a> start a 6-game home stand Friday with a 3-game series against the AL Central division leading <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.letsgotribe.com/">Cleveland Indians</a>. The Indians sit atop the Central after starting the season 21-9. Their 21-9 record is the best in the AL and tied with Philadelphia for the best in baseball.</p>
<p>With their win in Boston Thursday afternoon, the Angels are 18-4, one game better than the second-place <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.lonestarball.com/">Texas Rangers</a>. Making his sixth start of the season, rookie right-hander <span>Tyler Chatwood</span> goes for the Angels in the series opener. Chatwood (2-1, 4.94 ERA) got his first career start against Cleveland earlier this season. In that game, Chatwood gave up 4 runs on 4 hits over 5 innings, giving up home runs to <span>Matt LaPorta</span> and <span>Asdrubal Cabrera</span>. He also walked 4 batters while striking out 3.</p>
<p>Meanwhile, Indians right-hander <span>Justin Masterson</span> (5-0, 2.25 ERA) is enjoying a turn-around season in Cleveland. Masterson won his first 5 starts of the year before getting a no-decision in last Sunday's 5-4 victory over Detroit and is looking to match his career high in wins with his victory. While Chatwood made his major league debut against the Indians this season, Masterson made his major league debut against the Angels in 2008. In 30 innings against Los Angeles (7 games, 4 starts), Masterson has a 2-0 record and a 2.70 ERA.</p>
<p><b>Who's Hot - Last 7 Games:</b><br> <span>Torii Hunter</span> - 10 for his last 25 (.400), 3 2B<br> <span>Hank Conger</span> - 5 for his last 12 (.417), 1 HR<br> <span>Howie Kendrick</span> - 12 for his last 31 (.387), 7 R, 2 SB<br> <span>Mark Trumbo</span> - 6 for his last 15 (.400), 3 HR, 8 RBI</p>
<p><span>Michael Brantley</span> - 10 for his last 26 (.385), 1 HR, 1 SB<br> <span>Orlando Cabrera</span> - 9 for his last 23 (.391)<br> Matt LaPorta - 8 for his last 22 (.364), 1 HR, 5 RBI</p>
<p><b>Who's Cold - Last 7 Games:</b><br> <span>Jeff Mathis</span> - 3 for his last 17 (.176)</p>
<p><span>Shin-Soo Choo</span> - 3 for his last 23 (.214)<br> <span>Grady Sizemore</span> - 2 for his last 18 (.111)</p>
<p>Game time is 7:05 (PDT) and will be show in Fox Sports West. For more Angels news, be sure to check out <a href="http://www.haloheaven.com/">Halo Heaven</a>.</p>
https://losangeles.sbnation.com/2011/5/6/2334779/angels-vs-indians-division-leaders-clash-in-anaheimJim Gardner