Angels look to sweep Athletics

ANAHEIM, Calif. -- There is a good chance that Kaleb Cowart will be in the starting lineup at second base for the Los Angeles Angels when they attempt to complete a three-game sweep of the Oakland Athletics on Wednesday.

It would be his 19th start at second base in August, an anomaly for the Angels considering their recent history with the position.

Cowart is among 12 players who have played second base for the Angels since they traded Howie Kendrick after the 2014 season.

Kendrick started at second on Opening Day for eight consecutive seasons before Johnny Giavotella started the 2015 and 2016 openers. Danny Espinosa was the club's starter this season but was released July 20 after hitting…