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For Jered Weaver, its as comfortable as home. Weaver became the ALs first 16-game winner, and the Los Angeles Angels did all their damage against Clevelands Danny Salazar in one inning for their fifth straight win, 12-3 over the Cleveland Indians on Monday in a makeup game. Albert Pujols had a three-run homer in the ninth for the Angels, who hit four homers and are a major league-best 88-55. Weaver (16-8) improved to 7-1 in 11 starts at Cleveland, where he was unbeaten from 2008 until losing earlier this year. The right-hander allowed three runs and six hits in six innings. "Its always been a park Ive enjoyed coming to," Weaver said. "I know the history of the park. I remember as a kid, watching their teams in the mid-90s and they had the sellouts and those good teams. I just like coming here." Kole Calhoun hit a two-run homer and David Freese had a three-run shot in the fifth off Salazar (6-7), who shut out Detroit last week and had not given up a run in 21 consecutive innings. Los Angeles has won 20 of 26 and leads the AL West by 7 1/2 games. The Angels were forced to Cleveland on their only scheduled day off during a long trip and were playing a game rained out on June 18. Manager Mike Scioscia said his team was tired, and Weaver made sure the Angels didnt have to over-exert themselves. "There were a lot of guys who were soggy today," Scioscia said. "Our regulars have been playing a lot. Obviously, getting in late and getting up for todays game, Weav did d good job. He pitched a good game." Weaver said it was strange making one stop on the trip. "It would have been nice for it to be an off day, but its what you have to go through in a season," he said. "It hasnt happened to us too often. Its nice to come in and get a win." Lonnie Chisenhall hit a two-run homer and had an RBI single as the Indians, who swept the White Sox over the weekend, had their winning streak stopped at four. Salazar limited the Angels to two hitts through four innings before they teed off in the fifth. NHL Jerseys China. C.J. Cron opened the outburst with a single, went to third on Hank Congers single and scored when Collin Cowgill grounded out. Calhoun followed by hitting a 2-0 pitch over the wall in right for his 14th homer, giving the Angels a 3-0 lead. Salazar struck out Mike Trout, and Albert Pujols and Howie Kendrick singled before Freese connected for his seventh homer to make it 6-0. Weaver handled it from there on a mound that suits him well. The right-handers lost loss in Cleveland came on June 16, and hes 9-2 in 16 starts since then. "He commands, changes speeds, he doesnt give in, hes smart," said Indians manager Terry Francona. "He knows your lineup and what he wants to do." Chisenhall pulled the Indians to 6-2 in the fifth his 13th homer. Cleveland had Weaver reeling in the sixth with a two-out single, walk and Chisenhalls RBI single. But Weaver got out of the jam by retiring Yan Gomes on a fly to deep centre with two on. The Angels tacked on two runs in the seventh and three in the ninth when Pujols hit his 26th homer this season and No. 518 of his career. Hes three homers behind matching Hall of Famers Willie McCovey, Frank Thomas and Ted Williams at 521. RUNNING AMOK With their 14-4 win at Minnesota on Sunday, the Angels have scored 12 runs in consecutive games for the first time since 2006. TEXAS TWO-STOP The Angels began their 10-game trip with two games in Houston -- they lost twice to the Astros -- and theyll finish it will three games at Texas. ANOTHER NEW GUY: The Angels recalled RHP Jairo Diaz from Double-A Arkansas for an additional arm in the bullpen. TRAINERS ROOM Angels: OF Josh Hamiltons sore right shoulder kept him out of the lineup for the fourth straight game. Hamilton hasnt played since Thursday, when he received a cortisone shot in the AC joint. UP NEXT Angels: Los Angeles ends a 10-gamet rip that began Texas back in the Lone Star State when LHP Hector Santiago (4-7) starts the opener of a three-game set against Rangers RHP Colby Lewis (9-12). ' ' '