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Ever since Jered Weaver was sent down to Triple-A Salt Lake on June 16, Angels fans have been in an uproar, clamoring for the team to recall the rookie phenom.

After his older brother's latest performance, it's possible they could get their wish sooner than expected.

Jeff Weaver (Simi Valley High) got shelled Tuesday, giving up nine hits and six runs in just two-plus innings of work as the Angels were embarrassed by the Colorado Rockies 12-4 in front of 39,341 at Angel Stadium.

"It was obvious, they were squaring balls up and they got to Jeff early," Angels manager Mike Scioscia said. "Jeff couldn't make a pitch to finish some batters off and it hurt him.

"We're still searching for answers and in this game, we didn't pitch well. We're going to have turn the page on this one and get on a run soon. Tonight, though, we just got buried early."

Luckily for the Angels, they didn't lose ground on first-place Oakland, which lost to San Diego 3-0 to remain 6<MD+,%30,%55,%70>1/<MD-,%0,%55,%70>2 games back. Unfortunately for Jeff Weaver, he might have lost his hold on the final spot in the rotation after seeing his record fall to 3-10 with a 6.29 ERA.

Weaver came into the game on a roll, having not allowed more than three earned runs in each of his previous seven starts, and the night started out well for him.

The Angels gave him a 2-0 lead in the bottom of the first inning on a Vladimir Guerrero groundout and a RBI single by Mike Napoli. But in the top of the second inning, Weaver gave it right back - and more.

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