Kendrys Morales homered from both sides of the plate during a nine-run sixth inning for the Angels in their 15-8 win over the Rangers on Monday night.
"I'm very excited since it's not an easy thing to do," said Morales, who spoke through an interpreter. "They were good pitches, perhaps mistakes they made. I felt comfortable, and I was able to connect."
He is just the third player in baseball history to accomplish the feat.
Morales connected for a two-run shot as a lefty off Texas starter Roy Oswalt that put the Angels ahead 5-3. He then hit a grand slam off Robbie Ross from the right side.
Via Associated Press
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Mike Trout did not play on Sunday afternoon against the Rays because of a left knee contusion.
Angels manager Mike Scioscia said Trout was available to pinch hit and that he expects the rookie to be in the lineup on Monday.
Via Mark Saxon/ESPN.com
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Zack Greinke, who was acquired by the Angels on Friday night from the Brewers, will be a free agent this coming winter.
The right-hander is in the final year of a four-year, $38 million contract.
"I haven't talked to my agent or anyone since I got traded, but this is an organization that probably everyone in baseball wants to be a part of," Greinke said.
"I'm just focusing on playing and hopefully winning as many games as possible. That's all that's going on my mind at the moment."
Via Associated Press
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The Angels have acquired Zack Greinke in a trade with the Brewers for Jean Segura and two Double-A pitchers in John Hellweg and Ariel Pena.
The three prospects are ranked second, fourth and ninth respectively by Baseball America.
Milwaukee acquired Greinke in December of 2010 in a trade with the Royals.
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Mike Trout is having a remarkable rookie season with the Angels and he keeps breaking the mold.
The outfielder hasn't just been consistent, but has also improved as the season and each game wears on.
His on-base plus slugging percentage (OPS) goes up with every plate appearance he makes in a game -- .745 in his first, 1.108 in his second, then 1.323 and 1.474.
"For me, seeing the pitcher a second a third time has really been the key," Trout said.
"Because then I get to see what they've got, and anticipate how they're going to play me."
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Angels Jul 2012 Archive
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Milwaukee Journal Sentinel | Jul 27, 2012
Zack Greinke is scheduled to pitch on Sunday for Milwaukee, two days before the non-waiver trade deadline.
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Jon Heyman/CBS Sports | Jul 27, 2012
The Rangers, Dodgers and Angels are the main suitors for Rays right-hander James Shields, according to sources.
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Joel Sherman/New York Post | Jul 27, 2012
The Rangers, Angels, Dodgers, Cardinals and Indians have shown interest in James Shields.
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Tim Kurkjian/ESPN.com | Jul 25, 2012
The Angels are looking for a starting pitcher ahead of next week's trade deadline.
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Blair Angulo/ESPN | Jul 23, 2012
Ron Washington believes the comparisons of Mike Trout to Hall of Fame players have become excessive.
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Detroit Free-Press | Jul 22, 2012
The Tigers and Angels had scouts in Florida this weekend, presumably to watch Rays right-hander James Shields pitch.
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Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports (via Twitter) | Jul 20, 2012
The Angels could trade or non-tender Kendrys Morales, who is entering his final year of arbitration.
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USA Today | Jul 14, 2012
Jered Weaver signed a five-year, $85 million contract with the Angels last August, passing up the chance to hit the open market.
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Jon Heyman/CBS Sports | Jul 11, 2012
The Rangers, Orioles and Braves are also keeping tabs on Zack Greinke, who can become a free agent after the season.
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Associated Press | Jul 9, 2012
A blister will keep C.J. Wilson from participating in the All-Star Game.
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Associated Press | Jul 7, 2012
Miguel Gonzalez wore Nick Adenhart's glove onto the mound at Angel Stadium on Friday night.
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ESPN.com | Jul 5, 2012
The Angels have placed pitcher Dan Haren on the 15-day DL because of stiffness in his lower back.
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ESPN.com | Jul 3, 2012
Jose Bautista, Prince Fielder and Mark Trumbo will join Robinson Cano as members of the American League's squad for this month's Home Run Derby.