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PhillieFever · 01-01-2010, 07:33 PM

MLB Series Spotlight
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Anaheim Stadium,Anaheim,Ca.
April 16th-18th,1982

April 16th- Angels-4 Twins-1
Led by CF Fred Lynn,who went 3 for 4 with a double,a homer,2 RBI and 2 runs scored,the California Angels turned on the juice in the middle innings to defeat the Minnesota Twins 4-1.Starting pitcher Ken Forsch allowed a run on 4 hits over 8 innings pitched to get the win.
WP-Ken Forsch(2-1) LP-Brad Havens(0-2) S-Luis Sanchez(5) HR-Cal,Fred Lynn(1),Brian Downing(2) MIN,Kent Hrbek(2)

April 17th- Angels-4 Twins-3 (10 Innings)
Don Baylor's RBI single in the bottom of the 10th,gave the Angels a stunning come from behind 4-3 victory in a game that they trailed entering the bottom of the 9th and 10th innings.Unfortunately for the Twins,closer Ron Ravis could not get the job done,blowing the save in the 9th,before ultimately losing the game in the 10th.For the game,Baylor was 3 for 5 with a double,a run scored,and the GW RBI.
WP-Don Aase(1-0) LP-Ron Davis(1-2) HR-Cal,Reggie Jackson(1) Min, Randy Johnson(1)

April 18th- Angels-5 Twins-1
Eight innings of shutout ball pitched by Mike Witt,along with a two homer day by catcher Brian Downing added up to a convincing 5-1 victory by the Angels over the Twins,giving California the sweep of the series,as well as sole possession of first place in the AL West,.5 games ahead of Oakland.
WP-Mike Witt(2-0) LP-Bobby Castillo(0-3) HR-Cal,Brian Downing 2(3,4) Min,Kent Hrbek(3)

MLB News And Notes

During his heated argument with umpire Jim Quick,Royals 2B Frank White made heavy contact with Quick as the argued nose to nose.Today,White paid for his actions,as he was suspended for 6 games by AL president Lee McPhail

Charlie Hough and his knuckleball mesmerized the Brewers on Friday,with Hough going the distance while allowing 5 hits and a walk in the Rangers 9-0 shutout victory.Hough also struck out 5 batters.

Royals RF Steve Hammond strained his right elbow while trying to make in play against Cleveland on Saturday,he'll be out for 2-3 weeks.

The Los Angeles Dodgers have traded 32 year old LF Dusty Baker to the New York Mets in exchange for 32 year old catcher Ron Hodges.

With their thrilling 7-6 victory over the Red Sox on Sunday,the Toronto Blue Jays completed the 3 game sweep to move into 2nd place in the AL East,one game behind first place Detroit

MLB Standings

01-01-2010, 07:33 PM	#17 (permalink)
PhillieFever Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Philly Posts: 5,847 Thanks: 356 Thanked 289x in 252 posts	MLB Series Spotlight AT Anaheim Stadium,Anaheim,Ca. April 16th-18th,1982 April 16th- Angels-4 Twins-1 Led by CF Fred Lynn,who went 3 for 4 with a double,a homer,2 RBI and 2 runs scored,the California Angels turned on the juice in the middle innings to defeat the Minnesota Twins 4-1.Starting pitcher Ken Forsch allowed a run on 4 hits over 8 innings pitched to get the win. WP-Ken Forsch(2-1) LP-Brad Havens(0-2) S-Luis Sanchez(5) HR-Cal,Fred Lynn(1),Brian Downing(2) MIN,Kent Hrbek(2) April 17th- Angels-4 Twins-3 (10 Innings) Don Baylor's RBI single in the bottom of the 10th,gave the Angels a stunning come from behind 4-3 victory in a game that they trailed entering the bottom of the 9th and 10th innings.Unfortunately for the Twins,closer Ron Ravis could not get the job done,blowing the save in the 9th,before ultimately losing the game in the 10th.For the game,Baylor was 3 for 5 with a double,a run scored,and the GW RBI. WP-Don Aase(1-0) LP-Ron Davis(1-2) HR-Cal,Reggie Jackson(1) Min, Randy Johnson(1) April 18th- Angels-5 Twins-1 Eight innings of shutout ball pitched by Mike Witt,along with a two homer day by catcher Brian Downing added up to a convincing 5-1 victory by the Angels over the Twins,giving California the sweep of the series,as well as sole possession of first place in the AL West,.5 games ahead of Oakland. WP-Mike Witt(2-0) LP-Bobby Castillo(0-3) HR-Cal,Brian Downing 2(3,4) Min,Kent Hrbek(3) MLB News And Notes During his heated argument with umpire Jim Quick,Royals 2B Frank White made heavy contact with Quick as the argued nose to nose.Today,White paid for his actions,as he was suspended for 6 games by AL president Lee McPhail Charlie Hough and his knuckleball mesmerized the Brewers on Friday,with Hough going the distance while allowing 5 hits and a walk in the Rangers 9-0 shutout victory.Hough also struck out 5 batters. Royals RF Steve Hammond strained his right elbow while trying to make in play against Cleveland on Saturday,he'll be out for 2-3 weeks. The Los Angeles Dodgers have traded 32 year old LF Dusty Baker to the New York Mets in exchange for 32 year old catcher Ron Hodges. With their thrilling 7-6 victory over the Red Sox on Sunday,the Toronto Blue Jays completed the 3 game sweep to move into 2nd place in the AL East,one game behind first place Detroit MLB Standings Last edited by PhillieFever; 01-20-2011 at 10:42 AM.