Sun 9/11/11 7:05 PM

Howie Kendrick singled and launched a two-run homer in Sunday's loss to the Yankees. The first-inning blast provided the Angels with an early cushion, but they were unable to hold on. Kendrick has shown more pop this season, belting a career-high 16 bombs after posting 10-homer seasons each of the last two years. He's also hitting .290 and has stolen 13 bases.