The Angels took a cue from the Rays in using and “opener” to start this game. In this case, it was Taylor Cole who made his first every big league start - and probably one he wants to forget. Cole hit two batters in the first inning and allowed 3 runs. Those 2 hit batters were just the start...
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Things were looking up when the Angels answered back with a run of their own in the bottom of the first, and and two more in the second to tie it up.