Ramirez serves as DH in Dodgers' loss to Angels

[March 24, 2009]  TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) -- Manny Ramirez returned from a hamstring injury and went 0-for-3 in the Los Angeles Dodgers' 10-4 loss to the Los Angeles Angels on Monday.

Ramirez missed six spring games after he aggravated his sore left hamstring chasing down a double to left against the Colorado Rockies on March 15. He served as the designated hitter against the Angels and won't return to the outfield for at least a couple of days.

Dustin Moseley allowed four runs, three earned, and eight hits in six innings for the Angels.

Chad Billingley threw two innings for the Dodgers before leaving with a slightly strained groin. Billingley, who allowed four earned runs, said the team did not want to risk him going back out to the mound.

[Associated Press]

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