Napoli breaks out with strong performance

Mike Napoli hit his first home run of the month Tuesday night against the Nationals. He also addedd three RBI.He now has hit 11 home runs in 134 at-bats.

The Angels welcome catcher Mike Napoli back to the starting lineup today as they face Philadelphia, according to MLB.com.Mired in a 2-for-36 slump after a tremendous, power-driven start, Napoli has missed six straight games as he works to get back on track. Napoli was on a home run tear early in the season, culminating with two bombs and five RBIs in an Interleague game at home against the Dodgers on May 18. His 10 homers have come in 124 at-bats, but his average has plunged to .202. Today, the Angels will give him a shot to get his swing back on the right path to success.

Angels' Napoli in 2-for-33 slump

Angels C Mike Napoli went 0-for-3 with a walk and a strikeout Sunday against the Blue Jays, lowering his batting average to .214. Since his two-homer game on May 18, he has gone 1-for-23.