Howie Kendrick is not in Wednesday's lineup for the fourth time in the last 12 games. Kendrick didn't seem too pleased with the situation, telling reporters "I'm not going to talk about that," before walking away. Angels manager Mike Scioscia said he just wanted to get the switch-hitting Maicer Izturis in the lineup against tough righty Scott Baker. "He's had a little time off this last week, but Howie is a big part of our team, a big part of our offense," Scioscia said. "We wanted to get another left-handed bat in there against Baker. Though the matchup is not favorable tonight, he's going to be in there virtually every day, so this week is a chance for him to recharge a bit."