Arlington, TX (Sports Network) - Jered Weaver spun seven strong innings on
Friday, becoming the AL's first 20-game winner and keeping the Los Angeles
Angels of Anaheim in the thick of the playoff race with a 7-4 victory over the
AL West-leading Texas Rangers.
Weaver (20-4) scattered five hits and walked two while striking out five to
earn the victory in the opener of this three-game set. The right-hander is the
seventh Angel to win 20 games and the first since 2005 Cy Young winner Bartolo
Colon.
Mark Trumbo registered three hits and three RBI, while Mike Trout added a solo
homer for the Halos, who have won six of seven to move within 1 1/2 games of
Oakland for the final wild card spot. The A's host Seattle on Friday.
Ryan Dempster (7-3) was pegged with the loss after giving up four runs on
seven hits and four walks. He struck out seven over 5 2/3 frames.
Adrian Beltre clubbed a two-run home run and Nelson Cruz smacked a solo homer
for Texas, which has lost three of four and missed out on a chance to clinch a
playoff berth with a victory.
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