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Blanton's gem overshadowed by Angels' cold bats

Joe Blanton turned in arguably his best start of the season, tying a career high with 11 strikeouts, but was stuck with a no-decision as the Angels fell, 3-2, in 10 innings at Angel Stadium.

 

Angels look to bounce back as Wilson faces Mariners

"Safeco" Joe Saunders will try to manufacture some of his home-field magic in his old ballpark on Wednesday night when the Mariners take on C.J. Wilson and the Angels at Angel Stadium.

 

Angels are quieter on the basepaths

Not only are the Angels having trouble keeping their opposition from stealing bases, but the club is also experiencing difficulties stealing bases themselves -- despite manager Mike Scioscia's aggressive philosophy.

 

Kohn emerging as bullpen standout

Angels reliever Michael Kohn has held opponents scoreless in his last eight appearances and has allowed one run in his last 18 appearances entering Tuesday -- a span of 13 2/3 innings in which his ERA is 0.66.

 

Pujols is finding his June groove

Throughout his 13 Major League seasons, Albert Pujols has been fond of the month of June, and through 15 June games this season, it appears the Angels slugger is sticking to that trend.

 

Trout fastest player to 200 runs scored since '40

When Mike Trout scored in the sixth inning of Monday's game, the 249th of his career, against the Mariners, he became the fastest player to score 200 runs since Ted Williams (225 games) and Barney McCosky (236 games) reached the mark in 1940.

 

Callaspo looks to break out of slump at plate

While the majority of the focus has been on Josh Hamilton's inability live up to expectation, Angels third baseman Alberto Callaspo has been mired in a slump of his own.

 

Scioscia confident Weaver is making progress

Jered Weaver has made four starts since returning from the disabled list and although the first one -- an impressive six inning, seven strikeout victory over the Dodgers -- electrified the Angel Stadium crowd, the right-hander has yet to return to his dominant self.

 

Angels hope to iron out defensive woes

Defensively, the Angels have three center fielders roaming the outfield and a pair of Gold Glove winners on the infield, yet the defense has not been as strong as the team anticipated.

 

Hamilton goes deep as Angels rout Mariners

The Angels have now won four out of their last five games after an 11-3 victory over the Mariners on Monday night at Angel Stadium.