Mathis, Palmer Lead Angels Over Athletics 10-3

PHOENIX (AP) -- Jeff Mathis hit a two-run homer, Matt Palmer pitched six strong innings and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Oakland Athletics 10-3 on Friday.

Mathis' homer, his first of the spring, highlighted a four-run third against Oakland right-hander Brandon McCarthy. A one-out single by Mathis in the fifth drove in Alberto Callaspo, who led off the inning with a double.

Howie Kendrick added three hits and two RBIs for the Angels.

Andy LaRoche, making a bid to earn a utility role for Oakland, hit a solo home run in the fifth. It was his fourth homer of the spring.

Designated hitter Hideki Matsui was hitless in four at-bats, dropping his average to .115.

Palmer gave up one run and four hits.

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