(August 28, 2008)--Garret Anderson hit a go-ahead two-run homer, center fielder Torii Hunter robbed Marlon Byrd of a two-run shot, and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Texas Rangers 3-1 Friday night.

The Angels increased their AL West lead over the Rangers to 17
games and reduced their magic number to 11.

Ervin Santana (14-5) allowed a run and five hits over eight innings and struck out seven. Francisco Rodriguez pitched a perfect ninth for his major league-leading 52nd save in 57 chances, putting him within five of Bobby Thigpen's single-season record with the 1990 Chicago White Sox.