Angels infielder Brandon Wood is struggling, but manager Mike Scioscia still believes in him. "Sometimes, patience is needed," Scioscia said. "I think Brandon is going to contribute this season in a way we need. Maybe not to the fullest of his full potential, but this guy's going to break through. "We're going to obviously try to find that balance where he's moving forward, where he can keep his confidence and contribute, with the ability to let him take a breather mentally if it starts to become a grind." Wood is hitting .105 in 38 at-bats this season.