Joe Saunders allowed one run on four hits in six-plus innings. (Chris Carlson/AP)
By Lyle Spencer / MLB.com
The Angels rode three-run, two-out rallies in the first and second innings to a series victory over the Rockies. Vladimir Guerrero went 2-for-5 with a homer and three RBIs and almost lost in the rout was a solid outing by Joe Saunders, who earned his eighth win.
BATTING 3B: Fowler (3, Rodriguez, R). HR: Atkins, G (6, 7th inning off Saunders, 0 on, 0 out). TB:
Fowler 3; Spilborghs; Atkins, G 6; Hawpe 2; Iannetta. RBI: Atkins, G 2 (23). Runners left in scoring position,
2 out: Stewart 2. Team RISP: 2-for-5. Team LOB: 5.
BATTING 2B: Guerrero (5, Marquis), Abreu, B (14, Marquis). HR: Guerrero (2, 2nd inning off Marquis,
1 on, 2 out), Abreu, B (4, 8th inning off Embree, 1 on, 1 out). TB: Figgins 3; Abreu, B 6; Hunter; Guerrero 6;
Morales, K; Izturis, M; Aybar, E. RBI: Guerrero 3 (13), Morales, K (37), Izturis, M (20), Abreu, B 3 (40), Hunter
2 (54). 2-out RBI: Guerrero 3; Morales, K; Izturis, M. Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Mathis,
J 2; Rivera, J. SF: Hunter. GIDP: Hunter; Guerrero. Team RISP: 6-for-14. Team LOB:
5.
BASERUNNING SB: Aybar, E (4, 2nd base off Marquis/Iannetta), Figgins (23, 2nd base off Marquis/Iannetta),
Abreu, B (16, 3rd base off Marquis/Iannetta).
FIELDING E: Izturis, M (3, throw). Outfield
assists: Rivera, J (Helton at 3rd base), Abreu, B (Atkins, G at home).
