Casey Kotchman is hitting second tonight, the first time he ever remembered hitting in that spot in the order.

It must be Manager Mike Scioscia's attempt to juggle the lineup since Maicer Izturis is hitting third and Garret Anderson sixth.

"I look forward to hitting in a new spot," Kotchman said. "Hopefully it works and hopefully it gets us going."

The Angels haven't scored more than one run in four consecutive games.

Will hitting second alter how Kotchman approaches his at-bats?

"The objective is the same no matter where I'm hitting - to get on base," Kotchman said.

But doesn't the approach change a little hitting second if Chone Figgins is on base?

"I don't know, we'll have to see," Kotchman said. "It depends on what the pitcher is doing and what (Figgins) is doing."

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