ANGELS TONIGHT

ANGELS’

KEVIN APPIER

vs.

RANGERS’

ISMAEL VALDES

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*--* THE MATCHUPS 20 03 TEAM 2002 VS OPP TEAMS/PITCHERS W-L ERA REC W-L IP ERA ANGELS/Appier (R) 1-1 7.20 1-1 0-2 12.0 9.00 Texas/Valdes (R) 1-1 7.80 1-2 2-2 37.1 3.86

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The Ballpark in Arlington, 5

TV -- Channel 9. Radio -- KSPN (710), KWKU (1220).

Update -- In 12 innings against Texas last season, Appier gave up five home runs. The Rangers are up to their same old losing tricks. They have the most home runs -- and the worst earned-run average -- of any team in the major leagues.

-- Bill Shaikin