Robert included, are totally concentrated on this game," Klopp said.

DETROIT -- Even the loss of their scheduled starter couldnt derail the Los Angeles Angels against the Detroit Tigers. Mike Trout homered and drove in three runs, and Erick Aybars two-run shot gave Los Angeles the lead for good as the Angels beat Detroit 7-4 on Wednesday night for their eighth consecutive win over the Tigers. The Angels have outscored the Tigers 55-21 during the streak. "If we knew what we were doing differently (against Detroit), wed probably try to do it against everybody else," catcher Mark Iannetta said. The Angels (35-43) and desperately trying to remain within hailing distance of Texas and Oakland in the A.L. West. Miguel Cabrera and former Angels outfielder Torii Hunter homered for Detroit. Tigers manager Jim Leyland doesnt think the streak has anything to do with how the teams match up. "I dont really believe in that," he said. "Its another team thats a good team, and theyve been swinging the bats very well lately. Theyre like everybody else. When they pitch good, they win games." Emergency Angels starter Billy Buckner gave up three runs and three hits in three- plus innings. He replaced Tommy Hanson, who was scratched after feeling tightness in his right forearm while warming up in the bullpen before the game. "Hes going to be evaluated and have some tests done (Thursday) and well see whats going on," Angels manager Mike Scioscia said of Hanson. Buckner was pulled in favour of Dane De La Rosa after walking Jhonny Peralta and allowing Andy Dirks infield single to lead off the fourth. De La Rosa (2-1) got two quick outs before walking Austin Jackson to load the bases. But he fanned Hunter to end the inning with Detroit ahead 3-2. De La Rosa allowed a hit in two innings. "Torii is especially tough with runners in scoring position. Hes tough," Scioscia said. "Thats a big out right there." Scott Downs and Michael Kohn combined for two scoreless innings, and Kevin Jepsen gave up an unearned run on catcher Iannettas passed ball in the eighth. Ernesto Frieri pitched a scoreless ninth for his 18th save in 20 chances. "For our bullpen to respond the way they did . Buckner did what he could," Scioscia said. "The bullpen came in and gave us six strong innings." Detroit starter Jose Alvarez (1-1) allowed four runs and seven hits in 5 2-3 innings. He left the game after giving up Aybars two-run homer with two outs in the sixth that put Los Angeles ahead 4-3. Just after pitching coach Jeff Jones went to the mound, Aybar lofted Alvarezs first pitch just over the fence in left for his third homer, scoring Iannetta, who had singled with two out. The Tigers were trying to get one last out from Alvarez, who was made his third major league start, because of their struggling bullpen. "If he just kept him in the ballpark, gets a base hit, we had (Drew) Smyly set for (Brendan) Harris as we did anyway. We asked a lot of him," Leyland said. "He got the first two quick outs and then of course base hit and the home run. He did a terrific job. It wasnt his fault. He was a little spent, theres no question about that." Los Angeles added three in the seventh against Smyly on Trouts RBI double, Josh Hamiltons groundout and Alberto Callaspos run-scoring single. The Tigers took a 2-0 lead in the first on back-to-back homers by Hunter and Cabrera. Hunter, who played for the Angels the previous five seasons before signing a two-year contract with Detroit, drove Buckners 3-2 pitch into the left-centre field stands for his fourth home run. Cabrera then lined a 2-0 pitch over the fence in left for his 22nd home run and second in two days. He extended his hitting streak to 11 games. Victor Martinez doubled with two outs but was stranded when Peralta sent Trout to the warning track in left-centre to haul in his drive. Trout tied it with a two-run homer in the third. After J.B. Shuck led off with a double, Trout sent Alvarezs 2-1 pitch over the fence in left for his 13th homer. Prince Fielders run-scoring single gave Detroit a 3-2 lead in the third. His liner to right brought home Hunter, who led off with a double. NOTES: Shuck, the Angels left fielder, ran into shortstop Aybar, and both players fell as Aybar caught Dirks pop up in short left for the first out of the second. Aybar held onto the ball but lost one of his shoes. Neither player was injured. ... Leyland said RHP Anibal Sanchez, who is on the DL with a right shoulder strain, is "coming along fine," but couldnt say when Sanchez will start again. Alvarez started in Sanchezs slot. ... Los Angeles 2B Howie Kendrick didnt play because he fouled a ball off his foot on Tuesday. ... 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All he wants is for his players to make the most of their chance. "Bayern are very sure of themselves and they feel confident of beating us for various reasons. After losing the final so many times it creates huge will to win," Klopp said Wednesday, referring to Bayerns two near misses in three years. "We dont think well win just like that. We think we have the chance to. That has to do us." Bayern will be the favourite at Wembley on May 25, especially after dismantling Barcelona 7-0 on aggregate in the semifinals, but Klopp pointed out that there have been many upsets in football before. He especially referred to West Germanys win over the famed Hungarian team at the World Cup in 1954, and German coach Sepp Herbergers words before the final. "He didnt say, Were going to win this game. He said, We can win this game. And Im sure the Hungarians thought differently." No matter what happens, Klopp is determined to make sure his team enjoys the occasion following an "incredible journey" to make it to Wembley. "Its still extraordinary," said Klopp, whose side overcame Spanish giant Real Madrid 4-3 on aggregate to reach the final. "You almost forget who we left behind. Such huge teams with such rich traditions. Were enjoying the moment and well enjoy the final." Dortmund came within minutes of being eliminated in the quarterfinals, only to score two goals in injury time to defeat Malaga 3-2. The improbability of that escape and the manner of Dortmunds 4-1 win over Madrid in the first leg of the semifinals has fans in this football-mad city dreaming of winning the title for the second time. Klopp, speaking before about 160 assembled journalists and 32 camera teams, was keen to downplay the euphoria and contain the excitement. "I dont pay attention to the stuff going on around the club. I dont see how others get into a frenzy," he said. "Its great how everything is cast in a better light. But really, it remains just a football game." Not just any game, though. Even Klopp gets excited when he allows himself to think about lifting the most prestigious trophy in European football. "If you want to achieve something, you really have to do your best and reach out the window, to be ready to dream," he said. "Its the only chance for us and the only thing I want -- that this team can take this cup and put it in the club museum, to show how extraordinary this is. Thhats all.dddddddddddd Were ready to try everything." A Dortmund win would ruin an otherwise perfect season for bitter rival Bayern, which ran away with the Bundesliga title in record fashion and is also the overwhelming favourite against Stuttgart in the German Cup final on June 1. Mario Goetze is recovering from the left hamstring injury sustained against Madrid, but Klopp was confident the 20 year-old will be fit. "Goetze is running again. We will intensify the training program toward the end of the week. The plan is for him to start training with the team next week. Then well see. Its all gone according to plan so far," Klopp said. It would be Goetzes last game for Dortmund before his eyebrow-raising switch to Bayern. The attacking midfielder is considered Germanys top prospect and Bayern is parting with (euro)37 million to activate his buy-out clause. "We didnt want it but we have to accept it," said Dortmund sports director Michael Zorc. "We wont have these clauses anymore even if it means we lose one or two players." If Goetze doesnt recover on time, German teammate Ilkay Gundogan will be expected to take his position behind Polish striker Robert Lewandowski. "I dont think its that difficult. I played there in the youth teams and know whats required of the position. I know what I have to do," Gundogan said. Lewandowski, who has 10 goals in the competition so far, is reportedly another transfer target for Bayern. The Polish striker has refused to sign a new deal at Dortmund and Bayerns interest has inflamed further tension between the sides. "All of us, Robert included, are totally concentrated on this game," Klopp said. "Afterward we can worry about such things. Its a big if (he leaves). Im presuming that he stays. Im not even thinking about him leaving." Dortmund defender Mats Hummels, a former Bayern player, said the recent bad blood between the clubs provided no added incentive to win. "Just reaching this final itself should be motivation enough for us," Hummels said. Dortmund beat Juventus 3-1 to win the trophy in 1997, its only previous appearance at this stage, and Klopp was keen to draw parallels in the challenge facing his side. "Juve were probably the best team in the world at the time, with (Zinedine) Zidane and all those players. Dortmund had no chance before the game and look how that turned out. Of course its an inspiration," Klopp said. "We want to make our parents proud. If we win, were not the best team in the world, but well have beaten the best team in the world." ' ' '