Series Preview: Angels at Tigers Part 1

Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (57-48) at Detroit Tigers (55-49)

Probable PItchers:
Thursday July 28, 1:05p:
RHP Joel Pineiro (5-5, 4.61, 41 K, 27 BB)
Hitter to Fear: Carlos Guillen (5 for 12, 2 2B, 2 RBI)
Hitter to Fail: Victor Martinez (5 for 22, 6 K)

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RHP Brad Penny (7-7, 4.51, 53 K, 39 BB)
Hitter to Fear: Torii Hunter (6 for 14, 1 2B, 1 3B, 4 RBI)
Hitter to Fail: Vernon Wells (2 for 15)

Friday July 29, 7:05p:
RHP Tyler Chatwood (6-6, 3.64, 58 K, 56 BB)
Hitter to Fear: Victor Martinez (1 for 3, 2 RBI)
Hitter to Fail: Miguel Cabrera (0 for 2, 1 K)

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RHP Rick Porcello (10-6, 4.67, 63 K, 30 BB)
Hitter to Fear: Bobby Abreu (5 for 10, 2 2B, 2 BB)
Hitter to Fail: Howie Kendrick (1 for 9, 3 K)

What to Watch For:
1. Pineiro successful against Detroit -- Angels starter Joel Pineiro is 8-3 with a 3.16 ERA against Detroit in his career. In his last start against the Tigers on July 4th, Pineiro went 7 innings only giving up 1 run on 5 hits.

2. Porcello loving July -- Tigers starter Rick Porcello has won every game he has pitched in July, good for 4 straight. He is 2-1 with a 7.40 ERA against the Angels in his career.

On Deck:
Tigers and Angels continue this 4-game series on Saturday and Sunday. The Rangers come to town on Tuesday for a 3-game series.