BASEBALL : DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Jackie Autry Takes Middle Ground

Jackie Autry, Angel executive vice president and wife of team owner Gene Autry, said that Manager Doug Rader’s job is probably safe for the remainder of an 11-game trip that ends Aug. 22.

“Right now there’s been no decision,” she said. “We’re giving everybody somewhat the benefit of the doubt. My husband and I tend to be somewhat patient, and really, not everything is Doug’s fault.”

The Angels have lost 11 of their last 13, and 25 of 35.

The Angels scored their fourth run of the game by the fourth inning Tuesday, which was a good sign. They have lost 12 consecutive games in which they scored three or fewer runs, and 28 of their last 29 such games.