Angels outslug Indians 14-11 with 19-hit attack

ANAHEIM, Calif. - Jeff Mathis had four hits with a career-high six RBIs, including his first grand slam in the majors, and Casey Kotchman had a career-best five hits for the Los Angeles Angels in a 14-11 victory over the Cleveland Indians on Wednesday. The Angels padded their AL West lead to 10 games over Oakland with a season-high 19-hit attack that included four hits by Howie Kendrick, who equaled a franchise record with three doubles. He also drove in three runs and scored three times. It was the first time in Angels history that three players each had four or more hits in the same game. Mathis added a two-run double in the sixth and Kendrick capped the Angels' scoring binge with a two-run single in the seventh. John Lackey (8-2) allowed six runs and eight hits over five innings, but was able to call it quits with a 10-6... [read full story]