BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : It’s the Same Old Story for Robinson

Pitcher Don Robinson, put on the disabled list Wednesday because of spasms in the lower-right part of his back and an inflamed left hip, was to be examined by Dr. Robert Watkins today in Los Angeles. Robinson, who has had problems with his hip for years, wasn’t expecting anything new.

“They’re going to tell me it’s arthritis and maybe they’ll give me a shot,” he said. “There’s not much you can do for it.”

Robinson’s listing on the DL is the eighth of his career. His past ailments: shoulder surgery (1980); cut fingers on his right hand (1981); right biceps tendinitis (1983, twice); strained ligaments right knee (1986); knee surgery (1990); pulled hamstring (1991).

Scott Lewis, who gave up four earned runs in relief of Chuck Finley Wednesday, has a 15.75 earned-run average in three relief appearances totaling four innings. In his two starts, he is 1-0 with a 3.00 ERA in 12 innings.

Junior Felix’s two-run triple in the ninth off Gene Nelson was the Angels’ first triple this season. He scored on Chad Curtis’ single to left, Curtis’ second RBI in the major leagues. . . . Wednesday’s game was only the third this season in which the Angels didn’t commit an error. They lead the major leagues with 26 errors.

Rene Gonzales made his second consecutive start Wednesday, replacing Bobby Rose at second. It was the first day off this season for Rose, who is in an 0-for-13 slump. . . . Gary Gaetti’s fourth-inning single ended an 0-for-13 streak. He had two hits, only his second multi-hit game this season. . . . Luis Polonia’s hitting streak ended at eight games after he went 0 for three. . . . After giving up two earned runs in 22 innings on their nine-game trip, the bullpen gave up seven earned runs in five innings Wednesday. . . . Opponents hit .199 (58 for 292) against Angel pitching during the trip.