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Saunders Bests Smith, Angels Beat A's 2-0

Lefty gives bullpen much needed rest

By Doug Sweeney,  Newser Staff

Posted Apr 30, 2008 12:05 AM CDT

(Newser) – Joe Saunders outpitched Greg Smith to remain undefeated in six starts, and the Los Angeles Angels beat Oakland 2-0 on Tuesday night to climb back into a first-place tie with the Athletics in the AL West. Saunders (5-0) combined with Francisco Rodriguez on the Angels' second shutout victory this season, scattering four hits over eight innings with five strikeouts and a walk.

The left-hander, now 12-1 in his career after an Angels loss, gave the bullpen a much-needed rest following Monday's 14-2 defeat. Saunders joined Frank Tanana as the only pitchers in the franchise's 48-year history to go 5-0 in April. Tanana accomplished the feat in 1978, finishing that season 18-12.

Los Angeles Angels' Brandon Wood hits a single against the Oakland Athletics during the fifth inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Tuesday, April 29, 2008.
Los Angeles Angels' Brandon Wood hits a single against the Oakland Athletics during the fifth inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Tuesday, April 29, 2008.   (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Los Angeles Angels third baseman Brandon Wood, left, and right fielder Vladimir Guerrero celebrate their 2-0 win against the Oakland Athletics during a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Tuesday.
Los Angeles Angels third baseman Brandon Wood, left, and right fielder Vladimir Guerrero celebrate their 2-0 win against the Oakland Athletics during a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Tuesday.   (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Joe Saunders pumps his fist after Oakland Athletics' Kurt Suzuki grounded out to shortstop Erick Aybar to end the top of the eighth inning of a baseball game.
Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Joe Saunders pumps his fist after Oakland Athletics' Kurt Suzuki grounded out to shortstop Erick Aybar to end the top of the eighth inning of a baseball game.   (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
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