Pujols, Angels light up Francis

7:42 PM, Jun 9, 2012   |    comments
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Denver, CO (Sports Network) - Albert Pujols smacked two hits, including a two- run homer, to go with four RBI and two runs scored as the LA Angels of Anaheim spoiled Jeff Francis' return to Colorado with an 11-5 thrashing over the Rockies in the middle installment of a three-game interleague set.

Mike Trout and Torii Hunter each registered three hits and three runs scored for the Angels, who have won three of four. Alberto Callaspo and Howie Kendrick also had three hits to go with a run scored apiece.

Dan Haren (4-6) wobbled through 5 1/3 innings, surrendering four solo shots among his 10 hits allowed. He fanned four and walked one.

Francis (0-1), who spent the first six years of his MLB career with Colorado and is fourth on the franchise's win list with 55, was shelled for eight runs on 10 hits and a walk in just 3 1/3 frames.

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