Angels ace John Lackey takes the mound for the first time this season today. His first pitch sails behind the Rangers lead-off hitter Ian Kinsler and the second one hit Kinsler in the chest. That's it for Lackey as the home plate umpire tosses him from the game.

Frankly, I am stunned. Granted, there is some history between the Angels and Rangers when it comes to beaning, but this seems rather hard. Lackey may simply be a little rusty. If I would make the first start of the season in Mid-May, I would do everything to smoothly get through the first inning, not drill the first man I face. Now, Shane Loux has to pitch without proper preparation, this could be a tough night for the Angels pen.

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