Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim @ Minnesota Twins (July 20-22)
Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2007 4:27 pm
Friday, July 20 Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome | 7:10 PM CT
John Lackey, RHP (12-5, 2.98)
Angels (56-38) @ Carlos Silva, RHP (7-10, 4.55)
Twins (49-46)
Scouting Report:
Angels: Lackey battled through fatigue and frustration during a trying first inning against Texas on Saturday. He faced the entire Rangers lineup and surrendered three runs while throwing more than 40 pitches in the game's opening act. Where many pitchers would falter under such circumstances, the always-resilient Lackey willed himself to pitch another five innings, allowing only one more run in an eventual 9-5 win. Lackey picked up his 12th win to tie for tops in the Majors.
Twins: Silva had a solid outing on Saturday against the A's to pick up a victory. He pitched 6 2/3 innings and gave up three earned runs, although two of those runs scored after he was out of the game. It was his first win after a string of two straight losses. Silva is 4-1 in his career against the Angels with a 3.86 ERA.
Saturday, July 21 Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome | 6:10 PM CT
Jered Weaver, RHP (6-5, 3.36)
Angels (56-38) @ Boof Bonser, RHP (5-6, 4.68)
Twins (49-46)
Scouting Report:
Angels: In his second start against Texas in 11 days, Weaver pitched seven quality innings, allowing only four hits while striking out six. Two unearned runs prevented the him from getting a decision, making him winless in his past three starts. But after suffering through a series of ailments in the first half, Weaver appears to have finally returned to full strength. The delivery and location of his pitches are as crisp as they've been all year, and Weaver may end up with a season that's a worthy complement to his record-setting rookie campaign.
Twins: Bonser had what both he and catcher Mike Redmond called his best start of the season on Sunday. He came out with a no-decision, but he allowed just three earned runs over 6 2/3 innings while striking out six. He struck out his 100th batter of the season in the fifth inning. Bonser took a loss when he last faced the Angels on June 4, lasting just 5 1/3 innings while allowing six earned runs.
Sunday, July 22 Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome | 1:10 PM CT
Joe Saunders, LHP (3-0, 2.97)
Angels (56-38) @ Matt Garza, RHP (1-1, 0.00)
Twins (49-46)
Scouting Report:
Angels: Saunders was called up to fill the rotation spot left vacant by Ervin Santana's demotion to Triple-A Salt Lake on Wednesday. Saunders has seen two tours with the club already this season, including a three-start stint in April and two outings in June. He is 10-3 with a 4.49 ERA in his Major League career (20 starts).
Twins: Even though he put up a masterful performance on Tuesday against the Tigers, Garza got the loss as the Twins dropped the game, 1-0, on one unearned run. Garza went seven innings and mixed his powerful fastball and his off-speed pitches to shut down the Tigers offense. After three appearances this season, Garza has yet to give up an earned run over 15 innings of work
boblee will be there Friday. Twins are 1-0 this season with boblee in attendance.
John Lackey, RHP (12-5, 2.98)
Angels (56-38) @ Carlos Silva, RHP (7-10, 4.55)
Twins (49-46)
Scouting Report:
Angels: Lackey battled through fatigue and frustration during a trying first inning against Texas on Saturday. He faced the entire Rangers lineup and surrendered three runs while throwing more than 40 pitches in the game's opening act. Where many pitchers would falter under such circumstances, the always-resilient Lackey willed himself to pitch another five innings, allowing only one more run in an eventual 9-5 win. Lackey picked up his 12th win to tie for tops in the Majors.
Twins: Silva had a solid outing on Saturday against the A's to pick up a victory. He pitched 6 2/3 innings and gave up three earned runs, although two of those runs scored after he was out of the game. It was his first win after a string of two straight losses. Silva is 4-1 in his career against the Angels with a 3.86 ERA.
Saturday, July 21 Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome | 6:10 PM CT
Jered Weaver, RHP (6-5, 3.36)
Angels (56-38) @ Boof Bonser, RHP (5-6, 4.68)
Twins (49-46)
Scouting Report:
Angels: In his second start against Texas in 11 days, Weaver pitched seven quality innings, allowing only four hits while striking out six. Two unearned runs prevented the him from getting a decision, making him winless in his past three starts. But after suffering through a series of ailments in the first half, Weaver appears to have finally returned to full strength. The delivery and location of his pitches are as crisp as they've been all year, and Weaver may end up with a season that's a worthy complement to his record-setting rookie campaign.
Twins: Bonser had what both he and catcher Mike Redmond called his best start of the season on Sunday. He came out with a no-decision, but he allowed just three earned runs over 6 2/3 innings while striking out six. He struck out his 100th batter of the season in the fifth inning. Bonser took a loss when he last faced the Angels on June 4, lasting just 5 1/3 innings while allowing six earned runs.
Sunday, July 22 Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome | 1:10 PM CT
Joe Saunders, LHP (3-0, 2.97)
Angels (56-38) @ Matt Garza, RHP (1-1, 0.00)
Twins (49-46)
Scouting Report:
Angels: Saunders was called up to fill the rotation spot left vacant by Ervin Santana's demotion to Triple-A Salt Lake on Wednesday. Saunders has seen two tours with the club already this season, including a three-start stint in April and two outings in June. He is 10-3 with a 4.49 ERA in his Major League career (20 starts).
Twins: Even though he put up a masterful performance on Tuesday against the Tigers, Garza got the loss as the Twins dropped the game, 1-0, on one unearned run. Garza went seven innings and mixed his powerful fastball and his off-speed pitches to shut down the Tigers offense. After three appearances this season, Garza has yet to give up an earned run over 15 innings of work
boblee will be there Friday. Twins are 1-0 this season with boblee in attendance.
