Rivera homers as Angels edge Dodgers

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06/13/2010 - Los Angeles, CA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Juan Rivera clubbed a two-run homer to help the Angels defeat the Dodgers, 4-2, in the middle contest of a three-game interleague series at Chavez Ravine.

Howie Kendrick and Torii Hunter each had an RBI double for the Angels, who improved to 10-3 on their 14-game road trip. Scott Kazmir (6-5) gave up two runs on three hits and four walks in five innings to get the win, his third in as many outings.

"Scott had a live fastball and pitched really well with his changeup," said Angels manager Mike Scioscia. "He battled and set a tone early. Our bullpen did a good job of putting up four zeros."

Russell Martin hit a two-run double for the Dodgers, who were 1-for-9 with runners in scoring position and left nine men on base. Rookie John Ely (3-3) allowed four runs on six hits and walked three over five full frames.

"We had our opportunities to do some stuff," said Dodgers manager Joe Torre. "John Ely was a little off tonight. He can't challenge people down the middle because he is not overpowering."

The Angels grabbed a 3-0 lead in the fourth inning. Kendrick led off with a double, advanced to third on a Bobby Abreu groundout and came home when Hunter stroked a double to left field. After Maicer Izturis lined out, Rivera deposited a 2-2 pitch into the Dodgers' bullpen beyond the left-field wall.

Kendrick doubled home Erick Aybar to give the visitors a 4-0 lead in the fifth. Martin halved the deficit in the bottom of the inning.

The Dodgers had the bases loaded with one out in the seventh, but Kevin Jepsen fanned Andre Ethier and Matt Kemp grounded into a fielder's choice.

Fernando Rodney set down the Dodgers in order in the eighth and Brian Fuentes finished things off in the ninth to collect his ninth save of the season.

Game Notes

Kazmir has won four of his past five starts...The Angels are 7-3 in their last 10 games at Dodger Stadium...The Dodgers fell to 8-4 on their 13-game homestand...Angels outfielder/designated hitter Hideki Matsui celebrated his 36th birthday.

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