Angels' Kole Calhoun: Homers in continued hot stretch
Calhoun went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer in a 5-4 win over the Astros on Friday.
Calhoun launched a first-pitch fastball into the seats to take the lead off of Astros ace Justin Verlander in the third inning and followed that up with a double in the fifth. The 31-year-old's success against the Cy Young frontrunner wasn't expected, as the right fielder entered the contest just 5-for-43 with 23 strikeouts in his career against Verlander. Calhoun has nine hits, seven RBI and two home runs in his last 23 at-bats during what may be his best five-game stretch of the season so far. He now owns a respectable .255 batting average, with 11 home runs and 31 RBI against right-handed pitching this year. In what has been the most productive first half to a season in his career, Calhoun will look to build on his .238 batting average, 19 home runs, 51 runs and 47 RBI as the Angels battle for a playoff spot during the second half.
