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Kubitza gets 1st hit, shows jitters in debut

"Felt great. Good to get those first few out of the way, and hopefully I can keep going," said Kubitza, who hit .287 with three home runs, 21 doubles, four triples and 28 RBIs in 57 games at Salt Lake.

"He swung the bat OK, he got two hits. This guy has a chance to be a real good player," said Angels' manager Mike Scioscia of the 24-year-old infielder.

Freese, whose status remains day to day, according to Scioscia, struck out looking to end the game.

Kubitza's first taste of the big leagues proved to be bittersweet, however, as he experienced some rookie jitters in the field and on the basepaths.