Young Maldonado earns Halos hurlers` trust
(MLB.com Los Angeles Angels)

Against a powerful Tigers lineup, one that had batted .348 and slugged 12 home runs the previous five games, Angels righty Alex Meyer fanned a career-high nine hitters en route to the strongest outing of his young career. But behind the plate -- and perhaps behind the scenes -- sat Martin Maldonado, who has earned the respect and trust of his pitching staff in his first season as a starting Major League catcher.