Posted 6:33 PM by Sean
Well, as I write this, John Lackey's given up three runs on four hits in the first inning, needing 34 pitches to get three outs.

Realistically, it's getting close to the time when the Angels have to think about either sending Lackey to triple-A to work out whatever's ailing him or sending him to the bullpen. Scot Shields is scheduled to make a start tomorrow, and if he has a second good outing in a row Scioscia may slot him into the rotation. Right now, a Washburn-Ortiz-Appier-Sele-Shields combination may make the most sense.