Angels are 2nd in MLB w/ 83 TB's vs. LHP this season. Secret weapon and 15-year MLB veteran, John McDonald, will play 2B and hit 9th tonight. McDonald is a LHP killer and should come in very handy at the bottom of the lineup for the Angels tonight. Weaver is winless w/ an ERA over 5.00 but had a sharp outing in Motown last season.
ESPN: Weaver gave up one run over seven innings in his only start against Detroit last season June 27 at Comerica Park but did not get a decision in a 3-1 win. He's 1-1 with a 2.18 ERA in his last three matchups.
The Angels will have the major league's longest active win streak versus one opponent if Weaver can help lead them to another victory Friday. They won a series-best 14 in a row May 8, 2002-Aug. 23, 2003.
2* ANGELS EV
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