Fortunately for the Angels manager, his hitters were a little more productive during a 7-2 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays in whichBobby Wilsonhit two home runs andHideki Matsuicollected his first four-hit game of the season.
But Scioscia didn't make much headway in the third inning afterErick Aybarwas called out on runner's interference or in the fourth whenPeter Bourjoswas hit by a pitch but not awarded first base.
WithBobby Abreualready on second base following a leadoff double in the third, Aybar appeared to reach first base safely when his shoulder knocked third basemanJose Bautista'sthrow out of first basemanLyle Overbay'sglove. But the umpires ruled that Aybar was out because he was running inside the baseline.
Scioscia, who argued with West for a couple of minutes, told reporters after the game that his contention was that if Aybar had beaten the throw then it didn't matter.
An inning later, Bourjos took a pitch off his left shoulder from Toronto starterBrett Cecilbut was not awarded first base because West, according to Scioscia, thought Bourjos"leaned into the ball a little bit and he wouldn't let that happen." Bourjos eventually grounded out to shortstop.
West declined to comment when a reporter appeared at the umpires' dressing room.
--Ben Bolch
Photo: Angels Manager Mike Scioscia argues a call with umpire Joe West during Saturday's game. Credit: Alex Gallardo / Associated Press
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