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Abreu's three hits, two RBIs give cushion to Palmer in fifth consecutive win

Associated Press

Wednesday, May 20, 2009

SEATTLE -- Matt Palmer knew he didn't have his best stuff when he took the mound for the Los Angeles Angels against the Seattle Mariners. So he simplified his goal. "The big thing for me was to make sure I can salvage the bullpen. I didn't want them in in the third or fourth inning," said Palmer, who has five wins in five starts after lasting five-plus innings in the Angels' 6-5 victory Tuesday night. "I was not the same as I've been so I knew it was going to be a longer night than I wanted i ...

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