LEADING OFF: Hamilton vs Angels; Kershaw tries to break skid

Texas Rangers' Josh Hamilton follows through on a single against the Baltimore Orioles during the sixth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, June 30, 2015, in Baltimore. The Rangers won 8-6. (AP Photo/Gail Burton) Texas Rangers' Josh Hamilton follows through on a single against the Baltimore Orioles during the sixth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, June 30, 2015, in Baltimore. The Rangers won 8-6. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)

By Associated Press July 2, 2015 2 min read

A look at what’s happening all around the major leagues Friday:

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NO JOSHING AROUND

Josh Hamilton faces the Angels for the first time since the abrupt April 27 trade that sent the 2010 AL MVP and five-time All-Star back to Texas after two underwhelming and injury-plagued seasons in Los Angeles. The West rivals open a three-game series in Texas. Hamilton made his season debut with the Rangers on May 25, but has played only nine games. He missed a month on the disabled list because of a strained left hamstring before returning to the Texas lineup Tuesday.

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