--CF Darin Erstad missed his second straight game with a sore left ankle. Manager Mike Scioscia indicated Erstad would be out a few days, but the injury wasn't expected to be long term. Erstad missed eight days in spring training due to a problem with the same ankle.

--2B Howie Kendrick has been working out at first and third base as the Angels explore ways of getting his bat in the lineup. Kendrick, who played second exclusively in the minor leagues, played shortstop in high school but has never played first or third.

--After RHP Chris Bootcheck gave up four runs in the ninth inning during a mop-up role Tuesday, his ERA was 54.00.

---C Jeff Mathis' average has fallen to .103. He shares the position with Jose Molina, who is also hitting below .200.

--There are 10 active major league players who have played at least 15 consecutive years with their original team, and the Angels have two of them. Tim Salmon joined the Angels in 1989 and Garret Anderson in 1990. The leader is Bernie Williams, who joined the Yankees in 1986.

BY THE NUMBERS
9 -- Number of baserunners catcher Jose Molina had picked off since the start of the 2004 season (through April 28).

QUOTE TO NOTE
"I deserve to get booed. I got my butt kicked." -- RHP Jeff Weaver after giving up eight runs in 2 1/3 innings to the White Sox.

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