SB Nation Los Angeles - Santana Finishes What He Started Again As Angels Top Twinshttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48949/la-fave.png2011-08-02T22:31:52-07:00http://losangeles.sbnation.com/rss/stream/21045522011-08-02T22:31:52-07:002011-08-02T22:31:52-07:00Ervin Santana Complete Game Leads Angels Over Twins 5-1
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<img alt="ANAHEIM, CA - AUGUST 02: Ervin Santana #54 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim pitches against the Minnesota Twins during the first inning at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on August 2, 2011 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) " src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/xpUKMdYV_otiukgtwJM2yYf-EIY=/0x76:1000x743/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/assets/675689/120263835.jpg" />
<figcaption>ANAHEIM, CA - AUGUST 02: Ervin Santana #54 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim pitches against the Minnesota Twins during the first inning at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on August 2, 2011 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) </figcaption>
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<p>Mark Trumbo hit his 20th home run, the most by an Angels rookie since Tim Salmon hit 31 home runs in 1993.</p> <p>It wasn't quite a no-hitter like his last outing, but <span>Ervin Santana</span> put up another impressive performance Tuesday night as the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.halosheaven.com/">Angels</a> beat the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.twinkietown.com/">Twins</a> 5-1 to open a six-game homestand in Anaheim. Santana pitched his second straight complete game, striking out seven in the process. <span>Mark Trumbo</span> provided the big blow on offense with a three-run home run.</p>
<p>The win pushed Santana's record to 7-8 on the season, a misleading line since he has pitched well all year. In his last 14 starts, Santana is 6-4 with a 2.49 ERA, averaging over seven innings per start with 82 strikeouts and 27 walks. The Angels are 3-1 against the Twins this season.</p>
<p>Trumbo's home run was his 20th of the season, the most by an Angels rookie since Tim Salmon hit 31 bombs in 1993. Trumbo, who is hitting .255/.298/.485 this season, leads American League rookies in home runs (20), total bases (173), hits (91), doubles (20), runs (43), and RBI (58). <span>Torii Hunter</span> also homered for the Angels, his 14th of the year.</p>
<p><i><b>For more news and information on the Angels, or on tonight's game, be sure to read <a target="_blank" href="http://www.halosheaven.com/">Halos Heaven</a>.</b></i></p>
https://losangeles.sbnation.com/los-angeles-angels/2011/8/2/2341176/ervin-santana-complete-game-angels-win-twins-mark-trumboEric Stephen2011-08-02T16:50:27-07:002011-08-02T16:50:27-07:00Angels Vs. Twins: Tuesday Starting Lineups
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<figcaption>Former Angel and Twin and new Hall of Famer Bert Blyleven will throw out the ceremonial first pitch before tonight's game.</figcaption>
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<p>Former Angel and Twin and new Hall of Famer Bert Blyleven will throw out the ceremonial first pitch before tonight's game.</p> <p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.halosheaven.com/">Angels</a> open up a six-game homestand Tuesday night facing the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.twinkietown.com/">Minnesota Twins</a> in Anaheim. <span>Ervin Santana</span> takes the mound for the first time since his no-hitter last Wednesday in Cleveland, facing <span>Brian Duensing</span> for Minnesota. Here are tonight's starting lineups:</p>
<h3>Twins (50-58)</h3>
<p>Span CF<br>Plouffe 2B<br>Mauer C<br>Cuddyer 1B<br>Kubel RF<br>Thome DH<br>Valencia 3B<br>Young LF<br>Nishioka SS</p>
<h3>Angels (59-50)</h3>
<p>Izturis 3B<br>Abreu DH<br>Hunter RF<br>Wells LF<br>Kendrick 2B<br>Trumbo 1B<br>Aybar SS<br>Bourjos CF<br>Wilson C</p>
<p><span>Peter Bourjos</span> has four hits in 25 at-bats since he returned from the disabled list on July 23, hitting .160/.250/.320. He has started eight of nine games in center field. The Angels have beaten the Twins in two of three games this season. Former Angel (and Twin) and new Hall of Famer Bert Blyleven will throw out the ceremonial first pitch before tonight's game.</p>
<p><i><b>Tonight's 7:05 p.m. PDT game will be televised by KCOP. For more news and information on the Angels, or on tonight's game, be sure to read <a target="_blank" href="http://www.halosheaven.com">Halos Heaven</a>.</b></i></p>
https://losangeles.sbnation.com/los-angeles-angels/2011/8/2/2340546/angels-vs-twins-tuesday-starting-lineupsEric Stephen2011-08-02T14:00:25-07:002011-08-02T14:00:25-07:00Jered Weaver Suspended Six Games, Mike Scioscia One For Throwing At Alex Avila's Head
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<p><span>Jered Weaver</span> threw a temper tantrum on Sunday in Detroit, and the price for that tantrum has just been levied. Major League Baseball has suspended the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.halosheaven.com/">Angels</a>' ace for six games for intentionally throwing at <span>Alex Avila</span>'s head in <a target="_blank" href="http://losangeles.sbnation.com/los-angeles-angels/2011/7/31/2307395/jered-weaver-justin-verlander-angels-vs-tigers">Sunday's loss to the Tigers</a>. Manager Mike Scioscia was also suspended for one game.</p>↵<p>Scioscia will serve his suspension tonight as the Angels <a target="_blank" href="http://losangeles.sbnation.com/los-angeles-angels/2011/8/2/2339761/angels-vs-twins-ervin-santana-brian-duensing">open a three-game series with the Twins in Angel Stadium in Anaheim</a>. Weaver, however, will appeal his suspension.</p>↵<p>At issue on Sunday was <span>Magglio Ordonez</span> standing at home plate to watch his home run in the third inning, though in fairness he claimed he was waiting to see whether the ball was fair or foul. Then in the seventh inning. <span>Carlos Guillen</span> homered and was a tad too celebratory for Weaver's liking; Detroit manager Jim Leyland said Guillen was "styling".</p>↵<p>The next batter was Avila, and Weaver threw a ball over his head, which resulted in his ejection. Weaver was also fined an undisclosed amount.</p>↵<p><i><b>For more news and information on Jered Weaver or the Angels, be sure to follow <a target="_blank" href="http://www.halosheaven.com">Halos Heaven</a>.</b></i></p>
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<p><span>Ervin Santana</span> takes the mound Tuesday night for the first time since his no-hitter, as the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.halosheaven.com/">Angels</a> open a three-game series against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.twinkietown.com/">Twins</a> in Anaheim. The Angels return home after going 6-4 on their 10-game road trip, and are two games behind Texas for first place in the American League West. The Angels are 13-3 in their last 16 home games.</p>
<p>The no-hitter for Santana capped off an incredible run, as the right-hander has allowed two earned runs or less in seven of his last eight starts. During that span, Santana is 3-2 with a 2.04 ERA, with 11 walks and 49 strikeouts in 57 1/3 innings. The 10 strikeouts in his no-hitter in Cleveland were a season high for Santana.</p>
<p>Left-hander <span>Brian Duensing</span> gets the start for Minnesota, who are 3-4 in the first seven games of their 10-game road trip. The Angels took two of three in Minnesota earlier this season.</p>
<p><i><b>Tonight's 7:05 p.m. PDT game will be televised by KCOP. For more news and information on the Angels, or on today's game, be sure to read <a target="_blank" href="http://www.halosheaven.com">Halos Heaven</a>.</b></i></p>
https://losangeles.sbnation.com/los-angeles-angels/2011/8/2/2339761/angels-vs-twins-ervin-santana-brian-duensingEric Stephen