Angeles report 7/3

Anaheim Angels 47-34

LATEST TEAM INFO

After Loosing three out of five games to the Texas Rangers, the Anaheim Angels won two out of three from the NL West leaging LA Dodgers in the freeway series. Sele and Lackly got wins for the Angels against their cross town rivals.

The Angels find them selves four games out of first place in the AL West, behind the Seattle Mariners and two games up on the Oakland A's. The Angles find them selves in a pretty good postition. They have series with Baltimore and against Tampa Bay before the All-Star break. Both team are struggling this year and will give the Angels a chance to lessen the gap between them and the Mariners.

The Angels began a series against the Baltimore Orioles on a bad note Tuesday night. They lost the opening game by a score of 3-0. The Angles lost despite a good pitching effort by Ramon Ortiz. He pitched eight innings giving up only five hits and two earned runs. The Angles had a horid day at the plate, getting only four hits and zero runs off of Rodrigo Lopez, who ever that guy is.

On June 28th, Al Levine was placed on the DL. This injury puts a hole in the Angels bullpen. As a result Scott Schoeneweis has been demoted to the bullpen. John Lackey is going to be taking Schoeneweis' spot in the rotation.

PLAYER UPDATES

Bengie Molina- He has not been getting the job done at the plate. In the last seven days Molina is hitting 3-19, with one home run and three RBI.

Brad Fullmer- He has played in only three games over the last seven days. He was not in the line-up for Tuesday night's game because of flu-like symptoms.

Adam Kennedy- Problems continue for Kennedy. Because of his lack of hitting he is now platooning at second base with Jose Nieves and Benji Gil. He has has been hitting .313 over the last seven days.

David Eckstein- He has turned into one of the hardest player in the AL to strike out with just 17 strikeouts in 307 plate appearances. Over the last seven days he had not been producing, batting .238 with zero RBI and only three runs scored.

Troy Glaus- After hitting a slump, Glaus has been hitting well in the last week. He is batting .278 with one home run and five RBI over the last seven days.

Garret Anderson- He was added to the All-Star game as a back-up. He is the one Angel that will be at the All-Star Game. Over the past seven days he is batting .217 with no home runs and 4 RBI.

Darin Erstad- He is getting it done out in center field. He has been playing good defence and has been hitting the ball well. Over the last seven days Erstad is batting .333 and he has stolen two bases.

Tim Salmon- He has been heating up with the bat lately. Over the last seven days he has been the Angels hottest hitter. He is batting .391 with a home run, six RBI and 14 total bases.

Scott Spiezio- He has been a consistent bat for the Angels this year. He is not producing big numbers but he is getting the job done. Over the last seven days he is batting .278 with four RBI.

Aaron Sele- He rebounded from three poor starts in a row with a three-hit, complete game performance against the Dodgers on Saturday.

Ramon Ortiz- Over his last two starts Ortiz is 0-1 with an ERA of 3.68. He has been pitching very solid, but he has not been getting the hitting to get the decisions.

Kevin Appier- In his last start he lasted only five and a third innings and he gave up five runs in a no decision.

Jarrod Washburn- In his last start he gave up only one run and four hits in six innings in a victory over Texas on Thursday. He has won eight in a row and has a 13-start unbeaten streak. He has quickly turned into the Angels' ace.

John Lackey- Manager Mike Scioscia has made the move putting Lackey in the rotation for Scott Schoeneweis. In his last start he allowed one run and five hits in six innings in a victory over the Dodgers on Sunday.

Scott Schoeneweis- He has lost his spot in the starting rotation to John Lackey. This year he has a 5.38 ERA, and has a terrible 44/40 K/BB ratio in 90 1/3 innings.

Al Levine- He was placed on the 15-day disabled list with tendinitis in his right shoulder. Levine has made a team-leading 33 appearances, posting a 3-2 record with four saves and a 4.11 ERA.

Troy Percival- He is have a good season. On his last two appierences he had an ERA of o.oo with two saves.

INJURY REPORT

Al Levine- A tender shoulder has forced Levine to the 15-day disabled list.

Julio Ramirez- A strained left calf landed OF Ramirez on the 15-day disabled list June 18.

Shawn Wooten- He has moved from Single-A Rancho Cucamonga and will continue his rehabilitation assignment Monday at Triple-A Salt Lake. Recovering from thumb surgery, Wooten is expected to join the big club after the All-Star break.

INSIDE THE SERIES

Vs. Texas Rangers- June 24-27. The Angels has a rough series against the Texas Rangers. They lost three out of the five game. Key High Lights: Darrin Erstad had nine hits and four RBI in the series. Troy Glaus was held to two hits and zero RBI. Angels starting pitchers pitched nine and two thirds inings and game up 22 total earned runs.

Vs. LA Dodgers- June 28-30. Angels had a great series against their cross town rival. The scored 17 total runs in the three game series. Troy Glaus had a huge series getting five hits and five RBI. Garret Anderson got only two and two RBI in the Dodger series. Anaheim starting pitchers pitched 20 and one third innings in the the three games and gave up six erned runs.

QUICK VIEW

Adam Kennedy (DROP)- He is not worth having on your roster. He shares time with two other guys and when he does play he doesnt produce. Just get rid of him.

Tim Salmon (ADD)- He has been very hot lately. If your in need of some hitting, then pick him up. He will put up good numbers after the break.

Jarrod Washburn (HOLD/GET)- IF you have him then let him be. If you dont have him then get him. He might be the hottest pitcher in the AL.

John Lackey (ADD)- If your need pitching help then he might be a solid pick up. He will not be a grest pick up but he will help a bad staff.

Scott Schoeneweis (DROP)- He has been dumped into the bullpen. He is usless now. Drop him and just put him out of his missery.

Shawn Wooten (ADD)- He will be comming back after the All-Star game. The Angels are thin at first base and he will be getting a lot of playing time. He might not come back strong, but give him time and he will be back to his old self.

PITCHING MATCH-UPS

Jul 3 - Jarrod Washburn (ANA) Vs. Scott Erickson (BAL)
Jul 4 - Kevin Appier (ANA) Vs. Travis Driskill (BAL)
Jul 5 - Aaron Sele (ANA) Vs. Joe Kennedy (TB)
Jul 6 - John Lackey (ANA) Vs. Jorge Sosa (TB)

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