Angels Take 3-1 ALCS Lead Behind Lackey Seven Shutout Innings
Angels rookie John Lackey outpitched Brad Radke in seven scoreless innings as Anaheim won 7-1 over the Minnesota Twins to take a 3-1 lead in the AL Championship Series. Troy Glaus drove in the go ahead run with a seventh inning single, Darin Erstad and Garret Anderson added key hits, and Anaheim built a dominant home playoff run at Edison Field. The scene echoed 1986 memories as Kevin Appier prepared to start the potential clincher with San Francisco or St. Louis awaiting the World Series challenger.
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Mauch Keeps Tabs on Angels Twins Playoff Quest
Former manager Gene Mauch, who turns 77 next month, talks from Rancho Mirage about the AL Championship Series between the Angels and Twins. He praises Angels manager Mike Scioscia and the club’s chemistry, says they could win the World Series, but avoids a whammy. Rod Carew and Tim Mead honor his lasting impact.
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Angels oldest faw watches playoff return at 102
Faith Henderson, renowned as the Angels' oldest fan born August 4, 1900, attended a playoff game in Anaheim at Edison Field to see Tim Salmon and the Angels face the Twins. A lifelong supporter since 1961, she followed the team through relocations and name changes and once held season tickets behind home plate.
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Cards Rally in NLCS as Bonds homer sparks Bay splash
San Francisco Bay witnessed a historic postseason splash as Bonds hit a pair of big flies and led a late rally by St. Louis. La Russa praised Bonds while Cardinals and Giants exchanged blows, with Finley facing pressure from a lefty hitter and defenses faltering at crucial moments.
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Cardinals Muddy Start Stops Giants Lead In NLCS Game 3
The St. Louis Cardinals rallied after a shaky start to edge the San Francisco Giants 5 4 and trim their series deficit to 2 1 in Game 3. Key moments included a controversial first inning had the bases loaded with no hits and an error by Omar Vizquel. Barry Bonds hit a three run homer in the fifth to keep San Francisco in front briefly before St. Louis recovered. The Cardinals benefited from a visit by Darryl Kiles’ son Kannon in the dugout as they gathered themselves.
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