ANAHEIM, Calif. — Ricky Nolasco has pitched nearly 300 major league games, and he's had a good spring. That resume earned the right-hander a prime spot in the Angels rotation.
Los Angeles manager Mike Scioscia named Nolasco the Angels' opening day starter after a 3-2 win over the Dodgers in the Freeway Series opener Thursday night.
"There are a number of guys we could have chosen," Scioscia said. "But looking at how he finished last year and how well he's been pitching for us, I think Ricky can handle the opening day hoopla and give us a chance to win.