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The Los Angeles Angels ended the White Sox 's four-game winning streak on Saturday afternoon with a 12-9 victory in an extremely ugly game that featured some words exchanged, two passed balls, 21 men left on base and a Terry Bevington-esque moment in bullpen management.

After putting nine runs on the board, the Chicago White Sox were still lamenting the six baserunners they stranded in the first three innings against Joe Blanton.

In fact, he dislikes baseball so much that he wanted nothing to do with the round object hurled at him on a daily basis.

Chicago White Sox pitcher Chris Sale, delivers against the Los Angeles Angels in the first inning in a baseball game, Friday, May 17, 2013 in Anaheim, Calif.

The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim will take aim at just their second series sweep of the season on Sunday when they battle the Chicago White Sox in a primetime showdown.

Relievers are making time and a half, Ryan Madson has an encouraging outing and, Erick Aybar shouldn't time on the disabled list.

Alberto Callaspo's go-ahead sacrifice fly in the eighth proved to be the difference, as the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim edged the Houston Astros, 6-5, to salvage the finale of a three-game set Thursday at Minute Maid Park.

After persevering to post consecutive victories for the first time in almost three weeks, the Los Angeles Angels are feeling confident.

Mark Trumbo hit a two-run double in the eighth inning before Alberto Callaspo's go-ahead sacrifice fly sent the Angels to a 6-5 victory over the Houston Astros in a long game that Los Angeles played under protest Thursday night.

MLB Team Report - Los Angeles Angels - INSIDE PITCH The Angels continue to shuffle the pieces of their pitching staff to find a combination that works.

Baltimore Orioles' Manny Machado, center, is congratulated by Nate McLouth after hitting a two-run home run as Los Angeles Angels catcher Chris Iannetta looks on during the fifth inning of their baseball game on Sunday, May 5, 2013, in Anaheim, Calif.

The disappointing Los Angeles Angels have had their share of problems, ranging from an injury to ace Jered Weaver to the continuing struggles of Josh Hamilton .

A day after Roy Halladay vehemently disagreed with MLB Network analyst Mitch Williams' suggestion that Phillies pitching coach Rich Dubee ought to be Chesapeake Utilities reported profits of $14.9 million, or $1.54 per share, in the first quarter of 2013.

Steve Pearce delivered a run-scoring single with two outs in the top of the 10th to lift visiting Baltimore over Los Angeles.

Should how much Albert Pujols is making actually matter, more on the Angels frustrating start and, Garrett Richards is getting pushed back into the pen with Jerome Williams taking his spot in the rotation.

MLB Team Report - Los Angeles Angels - INSIDE PITCH Mike Trout set himself an almost impossible standard in his rookie season, so as he completed the first month of season two with rather pedestrian numbers, there were bound to be questions.

Jason Vargas pitched a three-hitter for his first victory with his new club, Mark Trumbo and Mike Trout homered and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Baltimore Orioles 4-0 Friday night.

The West Coast swing continues with a four game series against the Angels. Tillman, Gonzalez, Garcia, and Hammel for the Birds.

Yoenis Cespedes had a simple explanation as to why he was productive hours after playing in a 19-inning marathon.

The A's swept three games from the Angels earlier this month, scoring at least eight runs in all three wins.