Josh Hamilton (ribs) is expected to face live pitching on Wednesday, Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register reports.

Hamilton (ribs) is expected to face live pitching Wednesday, Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register reports.

Analysis:

If everything goes according to plan, Hamilton will take batting practice both Monday and Tuesday in anticipation of replicating live game action Wednesday. He'll need to get through that successfully if the Angels want to count on using him in the playoffs.