Jeff Mathis added a blast of his own in the eighth -- just in case Figgins' long ball didn't register a blip on the Minnesota pitching staff's battered radar -- and Jered Weaver provided the defense to complement the surge, tossing 7 1/3 solid innings in a 6-2 win over the Twins to complete a three-game sweep at Angel Stadium.
Weaver allowed two runs on five hits to secure his eighth win of the season.
He did a great job changing speeds, locating his fastball, and he finished some guys off with some terrific breaking balls," Angels manager Mike Scioscia said.
As Weaver orchestrated the string of pitches that would grant him his first victory since July 27, his older brother, Seattle starter Jeff Weaver, was similarly domineering, tossing a five-hit complete-game shutout against the White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field.
Like the Brothers Weaver, the Halos offense had a day worth noting, piling up 11 hits while pushing six runs across the plate.
Despite the sustained outpouring of excellence at home by the Angels this season, the ever-looming Mariners still trail by only 3 1/2 games.
Should this trend continue, Jered may be forced to face off against brother Jeff to determine the division champ, a scenario the younger Weaver would like to avoid.
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