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Angels’ Pineiro to miss 6-8 weeks with strain

The Columbian
Published: July 28, 2010, 12:00am

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Los Angeles Angels right-hander Joel Pineiro will miss six to eight weeks after straining a muscle in his left side while warming up for a start against the Boston Red Sox.

Pineiro hurt an oblique muscle Wednesday while throwing in the bullpen. He underwent an MRI exam and the Angels announced he’ll be out for well over a month.

The injury further hampers the Angels’ attempts to get back in contention for their sixth AL West title in the past seven seasons. Los Angeles had lost six of seven heading into Wednesday.

Pineiro has been a dependable starter in his first season with Los Angeles, going 10-7 with a 4.18 ERA. He had won seven straight decisions before losing his most recent start in New York last week.

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