Phil Gosselin began Thursday with three RBIs for the season.
He then had four RBIs in the first two innings of what became a 7-1 Angels victory over Minnesota in the first game of a doubleheader in Anaheim.
“ ‘Goose’ can hit,” manager Joe Maddon said. “It’s not surprising at all. … He’s got a live bat. The ball comes off hot.”
Gosselin’s offensive production helped make Alex Cobb a winner for the second time this season. Cobb hadn’t pitched since May 4 because of a blister issue.
He gave up one second-inning run on a sacrifice fly and retired the final 12 batters he faced.