Torii Hunter and Kendry Morales homered, Maicer Izturis tied a career high with four hits, and the Los Angeles Angels bounced back from an embarrassing East Coast trip with an 11-6 victory over the San Diego Padres on Friday night.
Bobby Abreu had three RBI singles in support of right-hander Matt Palmer, who allowed four runs -- three earned -- and 10 hits over six innings in his first start since May 30. The 30-year-old rookie joined teammate Jered Weaver as the only starting pitchers in franchise history to win their first six decisions with the club.
Palmer was put back in the rotation after manager Mike Scioscia and pitching coach Mike Butcher determined Kelvim Escobar didn't have the stamina to start regularly again.
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