Angels Crush Yankees

Kendy Morales (left) and Mike Napoli had big days for the Anaheim Angels, who trounced the New York Yankees.(AP Photo/Chris Carlson) Under manager Mike Scioscia, the Anaheim Angels have been built around the small-ball philosophy. The team has home-run hitters, but they have taken pride in excelling at the little things: stealing bases, taking the extra base, bunting, and moving runners over. So, after the New York Yankees scored the first four runs of the game via a two-run home-run by Alex Rodriguez, a solo-shot by newly acquired Eric Hinske, and a rbi-single by Robinson Cano, the Angels ran their offense to perfection. Yankees starting pitcher Andy Pettitte cracked in the fourth inning, surrendering an rbi-single to former teammate Bobby Abreu, before completely imploding in the ensuing frame. Second baseman Howie Kendrick, one of the few Angels to struggle offensively this season, led off the fifth inning with a single. Pettitte, well past his prime, has lost a considerable amo...