The sight of the Rangers, running free in the American League West race, brought something out in the Angels' slumbering offense. It came alive, with Juan Rivera and Erick Aybar powering the attack, in a 9-7 victory on Friday night.
The Rangers, who are off on Monday, enjoy a seven-game lead in the American League West and are pushing their way toward their first division title since 1999, and their performance is a testament to manager Ron Washington.
Born in Monterey Park -- a relatively easy drive from Angel Stadium if such a thing exists in Southern California -- Dan Haren is joining the Angels as they try to stay alive in the American League West.
Quality pitching from Ervin Santana and some offensive muscle from Jeff Mathis and Erick Aybar lifted the Angels to a much-needed 6-2 decision over the Rangers, shaving Texas' American League West lead back to six games.
A few hours before the start of a crucial four-game series with the front-running Rangers in the American League West, the three-time reigning division champion Angels moved to bolster their offense on Thursday.
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