Power surge lifts Angels over Orioles

10:10 PM, Jun 26, 2012   |    comments
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Baltimore, MD (Sports Network) - Albert Pujols and Peter Bourjos each hit two- run blasts, part of a four-homer attack which propelled Los Angeles past Baltimore, 7-3, in the opener of a two-game series from Camden Yards.

Mark Trumbo and John Hester added solo shots for the Angels, who have won seven of their last nine. Howie Kendrick added three hits and seven different players crossed the plate for the victors.

Colin Wilson (9-4) scattered six hits and one run over seven solid innings.

Wilson Betemit slugged a two-run home run and Steve Pearce added another longball for the Orioles, who have lost five of their last seven.

Brian Matusz (5-9) was pulled without retiring a batter in the sixth, charged with 13 hits and five runs over five-plus frames.

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