Holland took the loss despite 6 2/3 strong innings, and the Rangers had a three-game winning streak come to an end. Holland is 0-3 with a 9.68 ERA in four starts in May after going 3-1 with a 2.48 ERA in five April starts.
MOMENTS THAT MATTERED
Passing the baton: Tropeano pitched 6 2/3 scoreless innings, a day after Jered Weaver held the Orioles to two runs in seven innings and two days after Matt Shoemaker pitched 7 1/3 shutout innings. Four Angels starting pitchers are currently tending to serious injuries, but the rotation is seemingly turning a corner, posting a 3.00 ERA since May 13 that is the fourth-best in the Majors over that span. Tropeano has given up only one run in 13 2/3 innings over his last two starts, dropping his ERA to 2.86.
Moreland's struggles continue: The Rangers started the fourth inning with leadoff singles from Prince Fielder and Adrian Beltre. But Tropeano struck out Mitch Moreland, getting him to chase on a 1-2 fastball outside. Moreland entered the game in an 0-for-11 slump and struck out his first two at-bats. Elvis Andrus then grounded into an inning-ending double play.
Climbing the ladder: Pujols turned on a 1-1 sinker from Holland in the third and blasted it out to left-center field for his 569th career home run, tying Rafael Palmeiro for 12th on the all-time list. Next on the list is Harmon Killebrew, with 573, and after that it's Pujols' former Cardinals teammate, Mark McGwire, with 583. Pujols' latest homer -- his ninth this season -- left his bat at 108 mph and traveled a projected 437 feet, according to Statcast™.
T.R. Sullivan has covered the Rangers since 1989, and for MLB.com since 2006. Follow him on Twitter @Sullivan_Ranger and listen to his podcast.
Alden Gonzalez has covered the Angels for MLB.com since 2012. Follow him on Twitter @Alden_Gonzalez and Facebook, and listen to his podcast.
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Pujols climbs HR list as Angels shut out Rangers
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