ANGELS: ANGELS SHOW WHO'S THE BOSS THEY RALLY TO BEAT UPSTART MARINERS.Byline: DOUG PADILLA Douglas ("Doug") Padilla (born October 4, 1956 in Oakland, California) is a former middle and long distance runner from the United States, who won the overall Grand Prix 1985 and the World Cup 5000m race in 1985. Staff Writer ANAHEIM -- The Angels dusted off their big bats, and for one of the few times this season the offense came to the rescue of a pitcher. Each member of the heart of the order went deep Wednesday in an 8-6 victory over the Seattle Mariners The Seattle Mariners are a professional baseball team based in Seattle, Washington. The Mariners are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. From to the present, the Mariners have played in Safeco Field. , as Vladimir Guerrero Vladimir Alvino Guerrero (born February 9, 1976 in Don Gregorio, Nizao, Dominican Republic), and known in his native Dominican Republic as Miquéas (Spanish for Micah), is a Major League Baseball right fielder who plays for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. , Gary Matthews
For the son, see Gary Matthews Jr. The Angels entered second to last in the American League American League (AL) One of the two associations of professional baseball teams in the U.S. and Canada designated as major leagues; the other is the National League (NL). in home runs with 39, leading only the Kansas City Royals The Kansas City Royals are a professional baseball team based in Kansas City, Missouri. The Royals are a member of the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. From to the present, the Royals have played in Kauffman Stadium. . "It's good because there are those times when we don't do well offensively and (the pitchers) pick us up," Guerrero said through an interpreter. "God willing, we can continue to give them a lot of support. We have a very good pitching staff, and we hope all of us can contribute." Jered Weaver Jered David Weaver (born October 4, 1982 in Northridge, California), is a Major League Baseball starting pitcher with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. Jered attended college at Long Beach State University where he was the 2004 College Baseball's Golden Spikes Award winner. typically pulls his share of the load, but he failed to get into a groove against the Mariners. He gave up five runs on nine hits in 4 2/3 innings, with three walks and three strikeouts. "He really wasn't getting through his pitches like he usually does, and I think it affected his command a little bit," manager Mike Scioscia Just like the offense, the Angels' bullpen also rode to the rescue. Dustin Moseley Dustin Aaron Moseley (born December 26, 1981 in Texarkana, Arkansas) is a pitcher for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. Minor League Career Moseley was selected by the Cincinnati Reds in the first round (34th overall) of the 2000 draft. (4-0), who is a candidate to take Bartolo Colon's spot in the rotation Saturday, gave up a run over 2 1/3 innings, while Scot Shields pitched a perfect eighth inning. Francisco Rodriguez gave up a leadoff walk in the ninth inning but struck out Raul Ibanez, Jose Guillen and Ben Broussard to end it and earn his American League-leading 18th save. The Angels are now a season-best 12 games over .500 at 33-21, and their 19-7 record at home is their best 26-game start in franchise history. But as smooth as things have been going for the Angels of late, the series against the Mariners showed that Seattle might be in this chase for the long haul. The Mariners, who now trail in the AL West by 51/2 games, entered as the second-best hitting team in the AL. "Those guys have a deep lineup, even with some of their guys not swinging like they can," Scioscia said. "You have to pitch well. They're going to score runs and, if they stay together, they will be a fine offensive unit. We're going to have to play well." Guerrero came through with the biggest blow against Mariners starter Felix Hernandez. With the Angels trailing 5-4 in the fifth inning, Guerrero crushed a Hernandez offering to right-center for his three-run homer. Guerrero had been in a power drought by his standards. He had not hit a home run since May 17, when the Angels were at Seattle. "I haven't been frustrated because it's part of the game," said Guerrero, whose 11th home run of the season also was the 349th of his career. "I've been swinging it for a long time. I don't get frustrated because I trust the people that are hitting behind me. The home runs happen when they happen. I don't worry about when they come but I'm very happy this one came tonight." doug.padilla@sgvn.com (626) 962-8811, Ext. 2731 CAPTION(S): photo Photo: The Angels' Vladimir Guerrero watches his three-run homer fly away in the fifth inning. Stephen Dunn/Getty Images |
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