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LAA@LAD: Kershaw fans 11 in complete-game victory

A bad month on the mound for Jered Weaver is still a decent month for almost every other pitcher in the big leagues.

The Angels' ace struggled in May with 3.38 ERA.

During a good month, few peers can keep up with him. The right-hander dominated in April with a 1.14 ERA and shined again last month with a 1.67 mark. Weaver is pitching like an All-Star, but he's not the only one. Count Dodgers starter Clayton Kershaw among the small group of hurlers that can keep the pace.

On Saturday, Weaver and Kershaw, last week's National League Pitcher of the Week, will square off in the second game of the series in Anaheim.

It could be a game to remember.

Weaver hasn't lost since May 18, when he lost his fourth consecutive decision. In his last outing, he allowed one run and seven hits in seven innings against the Dodgers.

Kershaw has thrown consecutive complete games, striking out 11 batters both times. He has allowed just three runs in his last 25 innings, and is also riding a four-game hitting streak. He limited the Dodgers to one run in seven innings in his last outing.

As for Weaver, Saturday will be his second to last start before the All-Star break, and he is making as strong case to pitch in the Midsummer Classic. The right-hander made the team last season but couldn't take the mound because he threw the previous Sunday. This time around, he could pitch in the game on his normal rest.

"He's a candidate, no doubt he's a candidate," Angels manager Mike Scioscia said. "The selection process is sometimes complicated, but there's no doubt he's having the type of year that would warrant not only All-Star consideration but consideration for starting the game."

Scioscia said he would not have problem with Weaver starting the All-Star Game if is he picked to do so.

"I think it's an honor," the manager said. "I think if he's selected and he's on schedule and fresh, it's a great honor. We'd be very happy for him to do that. "

Dodgers: Kemp's numbers All-Star worthy
Matt Kemp went 1-for-4 on Friday and is among the Major League leaders in home runs (22) and RBIs (64). He may not end up among the top three vote-getters for National League outfielders, but he has impressed manager Don Mattingly with his play.

"At this point, you'd have to say he's one of the top guys for the MVP of the whole league," Mattingly said. "So it's a little surprising."

� Rafael Furcal (strained oblique) could be back in the lineup Sunday. The Dodgers want to give him the day off Saturday following his final rehab appearance Friday.

Angels: Torii nicked up again
Angels right fielder Torii Hunter left Friday's game against the Dodgers in the third inning after suffering a left hand contusion and was sent for precautionary X-rays.

Hunter was struck hard on the hand by a Hiroki Kuroda pitch in the second inning, but remained in the game until the beginning of the third.

� Maicer Izturis returned to the Angels' starting lineup at third base on Friday. Izturis had missed the last two games with a sore right foot. He went 1-for-3.

� Since Scioscia took over as the club's manager, the Angels are 43-27 against the Dodgers.

Worth noting
� The Angels are 11-5 since June 13.

� Dodgers catcher Rod Barajas (sprained ankle) could be headed to Class A Rancho Cucamonga to begin a rehab assignment.