Angels Shuffle Rotation To Attack Rangers

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) -- Los Angeles Angels manager Mike Scioscia confirmed on Friday that he's switching his rotation for the weekend series against AL West-leading Texas, opting to start Ervin Santana on Saturday and Jered Weaver on Sunday.

The right-handers will both be starting on three days' rest for the first time in their careers.

Scioscia opened the three-game series on Friday with 13-game winner Dan Haren. The additions of Santana (9-9) and Weaver (15-6) meant the Angels would send their top three starters against the Rangers.

Texas began Friday two games ahead of second-place Los Angeles.

The Rangers had a seven-game lead over the Angels on Aug. 17.

Jerome Williams and Santana were originally scheduled to start Saturday and Sunday.

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