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Donaldson, Trout bond through competition

ANAHEIM -- They have developed a bond of mutual appreciation as former American League West rivals and All-Star Game teammates, but it's unlikely Josh Donaldson and Mike Trout ever will be buddies. These guys are simply too old school for that to happen.

Before launching his 34th home run, a three-run shot in the third inning against Angels lefty Andrew Heaney, and delivering a two-run single the following inning, Donaldson on Saturday night addressed his rivalry with Trout.

"At the end of the day," Donaldson, the Blue Jays' superb third baseman, said Friday, "we're out there competing against each other.