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Angels' Johnny Giavotella: 'The hits just aren't coming'

Johnny Giavotella did not move for a long time after he struck out swinging to end Sunday's fourth inning with two runners stranded in scoring position.

The Angels second baseman stared off into the distance, frustrated by the failure that has dominated his 2016 season so far. Minnesota starter Kyle Gibson had toyed with him during a straightforward four-pitch at-bat.

"I'm just getting off to a slow start," Giavotella said. "I know that I'm a way better hitter than what I've been showing the last couple weeks. But I haven't lost any of my confidence.