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Angels Head to Houston in the Battle of AL West Cellar Dwellers

John Burgess — Tue, 07 May 2013 14:00:36 +0000

LOS ANGELES ANGELS OF ANAHEIM (11-20) VS HOUSTON ASTROS (8-24) MINUTE MAID PARK IN HOUSTON, TEXAS The Houston Astros come into this series on their second six-game losing streak of the young season. They played well in New York, taking only one of three but were competitive throughout the series, then came home only to [...]

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Astros shutout Angels; Hamilton leaves early

Greg Thurston — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 14:09:44 +0000

Bud Norris silenced the Angels bats for seven innings last night and a trio of relievers helped complete the shutout. Norris coasted through seven innings, allowing only three hits and two walks while striking out five. Norris was much more economical with his pitches than what we have grown accustomed to. Coming off an outing in which he threw 122 pitches in 5 & 2/3 innings, Norris threw only 96 in last night’s win.

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Texas Rangers Season Preview

John Burgess — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 10:00:53 +0000

We will continue to take a team-by-team look at the American League by breaking down the Astros’ closest new division rival, the Texas Rangers. The Rangers’ stock continues to rise thanks to their recent Major League success, outstanding farm system and well-respected front office staff. The Rangers will have a different look this year, as they will be missing a couple of players that were a key part of their recent success. To get an inside look at the Rangers 2013 outlook, Adam Morris from SB Nation’s Lone Star Ball was kind enough to share his views on a variety of topics.
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