Angels pound Rangers pitching
(AP Photo) ARLINGTON, Texas -- Torii Hunter homered twice, the first capping a six-run second inning, and the Los Angeles Angels held on for a 9-6 victory over the Texas Rangers on Monday night. Vladimir Guerrero, Jeff Mathis and Hunter all homered in the big second inning that gave the Angels an 8-0 lead. All three were off Rangers starter Luis Mendoza (1-3), who allowed eight runs in 1 1/3 innings. Hunter had an RBI single in the first and homered in the seventh. Ervin Santana (10-3), who was named an All-Star for the first time, allowed six runs and 10 hits in seven innings. He struck out six in winning for just the second time in six starts. Box Score
Angels Win!! Angels 9 - Rangers 6
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W: Santana (10-3) L: Mendoza (1-3) - K-Rod (35)
HR: LAA - Mathis (6), Guerrero (15), Hunter (11), Hunter (12) TEX - Murphy (12), Davis (4)- Manager Mike Scioscia was ejected in the 5th inning by home plate umpire Andy Fletcher for arguing a foul tip call for the second time this season.
(AP Photo)
