Defense helps Angels subdue Tigers

07/05/11 ANAHEIM - It is baseball's equivalent of a NASCAR driver thanking his sponsors when he gets to the winner's circle - the starting pitcher always tips his cap to his defense after a victory.Joel Pineiro's obligatory nod came with no shortage of sincerity after his defense helped him...

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Pineiro, Wells Lead Angels Over Tigers 5-1

07/04/11 Joel Pineiro pitched seven strong innings, and Vernon Wells had two hits and a home run to lead the Angels to a 5-1 victory over the Tigers in the opener of a three-game series in Anaheim. The Angels have won six straight series and are 14-5 in their last 19 games. They needed the win to keep pace with Texas for first place in the American League West. Pineiro allowed just one run and five hits ...

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MLB: Los Angeles Angels 5, Detroit 1

07/04/11 ANAHEIM, Calif., July 5 (UPI) -- Joel Pineiro held the Tigers to one run over seven innings Monday and the Los Angeles Angels bested Detroit 5-1.

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