Albert Pujols getting a breather as Angels close series with Rays
Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Albert Pujols is getting the day off Thursday afternoon against the Tampa Bay Rays.
Pujols will take a seat for Thursday's series finale at the Rays' Tropicana Field. Mike Trout is taking over at designated hitter and will bat second versus Tampa Bay right-hander Matt Andriese. Cameron Maybin is leading things off for the Angels and starting in center field.
In 43 games and 186 plate appearances this season, Trout owns a .244 batting average and .674 OPS with 6 home runs, 34 RBI's and 14 runs scored.
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