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October 5, 2007
With Vladimir Guerrero (triceps) able to play in the outfield, Angels manager Mike Scioscia had to find a replacement for him as the team's designated hitter for tonight's Game 2 of the ALDS, and he wound up selecting Kendry Morales.
Morales, an infielder, is a switch hitter. He batted .311 in 90 at-bats against right-handed pitchers for the Angels in splitting time with Triple A Salt Lake and the Angels. Overall he batted .341 in 255 at-bats for Salt Lake.
"This gives us a left-handed bat who is swinging the bat very well against right-handed pitchers," said Scioscia. "This is a lineup we wanted to take a look at in September but we were not able to because Vlad (had to serve as the DH). This makes our lineup a little deeper with an extra left-handed bat."
-- Steven Krasner
Posted by Steven Krasner 
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