SB Nation Los Angeles - Angels Power Past Mariners, Inch Closer In AL Westhttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48949/la-fave.png2011-09-05T21:03:18-07:00http://losangeles.sbnation.com/rss/stream/21705552011-09-05T21:03:18-07:002011-09-05T21:03:18-07:00Angels 7, Mariners 3: Halos Power To Within 2.5 Games In AL West
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<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.halosheaven.com/">Los Angeles Angels</a> had five extra-base hits Monday night, powering their way to a 7-3 win over the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.lookoutlanding.com/">Seattle Mariners</a> in the opening game of a three-game series at Angel Stadium in Anaheim. Coupled with the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.lonestarball.com/">Texas Rangers</a>' 5-1 road loss Monday afternoon to Tampa Bay, the Angels are now two and a half games out of first place in the American League West.</p>
<p>After Seattle scored a run in the top of the first, the Angels greeted <span>Anthony Vasquez</span> with a trio of extra-base hits to plate three runs. <span>Peter Bourjos</span> doubled with one out, then scored one out later on a triple by <span>Torii Hunter</span>. <span>Mark Trumbo</span> drove home Trumbo with a home run to center field. "We were able to get some pitches up in clutch situations. We didn't get many hits, but we took advantage of them," Hunter said after the game.</p>
<p><span>Dan Haren</span> allowed three runs on 10 hits in six innings to pick up his 14th win of the season. But the offense was the story Monday, as the Angels plated seven runs. "We're coming alive at a good time for us," manager Mike Scioscia said after the game. "This is the deepest offense we've had since the start of last year. We are getting contributions from a lot of guys."</p>
<p><span>Ervin Santana</span> starts for the Angels Tuesday night, facing <span>Felix Hernandez</span> for Seattle.</p>
<p><i><b>Monday night's 6:05 p.m. PDT game will be televised by Fox Sports West. For more news and information on the Angels, 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/2011/9/5/2407214/angels-vs-mariners-7-3-mark-trumbo-peter-bourjos-torii-hunter-dan-harenEric Stephen2011-09-05T15:09:31-07:002011-09-05T15:09:31-07:00Angels Vs. Mariners: Garrett Richards Off DL, Labor Day Starting Lineups
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<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.halosheaven.com/">Los Angeles Angels</a> can move to within two and a half games of first place with a win on Monday night against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.lookoutlanding.com/">Seattle Mariners</a> in Anaheim. The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.lonestarball.com/">Texas Rangers</a> lost earlier Monday in St. Petersburg, 5-1 to the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.draysbay.com/">Tampa Bay Rays</a>. <span>Dan Haren</span> gets the start for the Angels, facing <span>Anthony Vasquez</span> of the Mariners, making his third big league start. Here are the starting lineups for Labor Day:</p>
<h3>Mariners (58-81)</h3>
<p>Ichiro RF<br>Ryan SS<br>Ackley 2B<br>Carp LF<br>Smoak DH<br>Kennedy 1B<br>Seager 3B<br>Bard C<br>Robinson CF</p>
<h3>Angels (76-64)</h3>
<p>Izturis 3B<br>Bourjos CF<br>Kendrick 2B<br>Hunter RF<br>Trumbo 1B<br>Wells DH<br>Trout LF<br>Aybar SS<br>Mathis C</p>
<p>Before the game, the Angels activated pitcher <span>Garrett Richards</span> from the disabled list, per <a target="_blank" href="http://twitter.com/VictorRojas29/statuses/110835560129638400">team broadcaster Victor Rojas</a>. The Angels have won eight of their last nine home games, and are 25-9 in their last 34 games in Anaheim. They are 17-3 in their last 20 home games against the Mariners.</p>
<p><i><b>Monday night's 6:05 p.m. PDT game will be televised by Fox Sports West. For more news and information on the Angels, 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/2011/9/5/2406523/angels-vs-mariners-garrett-richards-off-dl-labor-day-starting-lineupsEric Stephen2011-09-05T11:36:59-07:002011-09-05T11:36:59-07:00Angels On Fire At Home, Welcome Mariners To Town
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<p>The Angels are 17-3 in their last 20 home games against Seattle.</p> <p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.halosheaven.com/">Los Angeles Angels</a> look for continued home success Monday night as they welcome the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.lookoutlanding.com/">Seattle Mariners</a> to town on Labor Day. The Angels have won eight of their last nine home games, and have won 10 of their last 11 series at Angel Stadium. The Halos are 25-9 in their last 34 home games, and have won 17 of their last 20 contests against the Mariners in Anaheim.</p>
<p><span>Dan Haren</span> gets the start for the Angels in the series opener, looking to wash the bad taste from his mouth from his tough luck loss in Seattle in his last start on August 31. Haren left the game with two outs in the eighth inning after two seeing-eye singles, with a 1-0 lead. <span>Scott Downs</span> allowed a two-run double to <span>Mike Carp</span>, and Haren took the loss. On the season, Haren has allowed just eight runs in four starts against Seattle, with a 2-1 record and a 2.37 ERA.</p>
<p><span>Anthony Vasquez</span> is making just his third major league start tonight for Seattle. In his last outing, on August 30, the Angels tagged Vasquez for eight runs in four innings.</p>
<p><i><b>Monday night's 6:05 p.m. PDT game will be televised by Fox Sports West. For more news and information on the Angels, 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/2011/9/5/2406261/angels-vs-mariners-game-preview-angel-stadium-anaheim-dan-haren-anthony-vasquezEric Stephen