The Anaheim Angels take a commanding 3 games to 1 lead over the Twins in the ALCS with a 7 – 1 victory. Rookie John Lackey throws seven shutout innings for Anaheim to get the win. Brad Fullmer and Benjie Molina each drive in a pair of runs for the Angels.

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The Anaheim Angels take a commanding 3 games to 1 lead over the Twins in the ALCS with a 7 – 1 victory. Rookie John Lackey throws seven shutout innings for Anaheim to get the win. Brad Fullmer and Benjie Molina each drive in a pair of runs for the Angels.

Buck Showalter, who compiled a 563-504 (.527) managerial record in six seasons with the Yankees and Diamondback, is hired by the last-place Rangers to replace Jerry Narron, let go two days ago as the team’s skipper. The Cubs, Mets, Devil Rays, and Brewers had also expressed an interest in the 46 year-old ESPN commentator.

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Buck Showalter, who compiled a 563-504 (.527) managerial record in six seasons with the Yankees and Diamondback, is hired by the last-place Rangers to replace Jerry Narron, let go two days ago as the team’s skipper. The Cubs, Mets, Devil Rays, and Brewers had also expressed an interest in the 46 year-old ESPN commentator.

2002 – San Francisco take a 2 games to 0 lead in the NLCS with a 4 – 1 win over the Cardinals. Jason Schmidt pitches shutout ball into the 8th inning while SS Rich Aurilia hits a pair of home runs with three RBI.

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2002 – San Francisco take a 2 games to 0 lead in the NLCS with a 4 – 1 win over the Cardinals. Jason Schmidt pitches shutout ball into the 8th inning while SS Rich Aurilia hits a pair of home runs with three RBI.

The Tigers select their former All-Star shortstop Alan Trammell (1977-1996) to manage the faltering franchise. The California native had been a coach with the Padres for the last three seasons.

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The Tigers select their former All-Star shortstop Alan Trammell (1977-1996) to manage the faltering franchise. The California native had been a coach with the Padres for the last three seasons.

For the first time in its 42 year-old history, the Angels win a playoff series when they beat Yankees, 9-5, to take the ALDS 3 games to 1. The postseason appearance is the first for the Halos since 1986 when, after being a strike away in Game 5 of the ALCS from advancing to the World Series, the team lost to the Red Sox in seven games.

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For the first time in its 42 year-old history, the Angels win a playoff series when they beat Yankees, 9-5, to take the ALDS 3 games to 1. The postseason appearance is the first for the Halos since 1986 when, after being a strike away in Game 5 of the ALCS from advancing to the World Series, the team lost to the Red Sox in seven games.

St. Louis ousts the defending world champion Arizona Diamondbacks by taking a 6 – 3 win to sweep into the National League Division Series. David Dellucci and Rod Barajas hit home runs for Arizona, but it’s not enough to stop St. Louis. Jeff Fassero picks up his second win of the series in relief.

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St. Louis ousts the defending world champion Arizona Diamondbacks by taking a 6 – 3 win to sweep into the National League Division Series. David Dellucci and Rod Barajas hit home runs for Arizona, but it’s not enough to stop St. Louis. Jeff Fassero picks up his second win of the series in relief.

The Atlanta Braves take a 2 – 1 lead in their NLDS with a 10 – 2 victory over the San Francisco Giants. Keith Lockhart homers for Atlanta and Barry Bonds for San Francisco. Pitcher Greg Maddux goes the first six innings for the victory.

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The Atlanta Braves take a 2 – 1 lead in their NLDS with a 10 – 2 victory over the San Francisco Giants. Keith Lockhart homers for Atlanta and Barry Bonds for San Francisco. Pitcher Greg Maddux goes the first six innings for the victory.

Minnesota evens its ALDS with Oakland behind Eric Milton, winning by a score of 11 – 2. Doug Mientkiewicz homers for Minnesota and Miguel Tejada for Oakland.

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Minnesota evens its ALDS with Oakland behind Eric Milton, winning by a score of 11 – 2. Doug Mientkiewicz homers for Minnesota and Miguel Tejada for Oakland.

The New York Yankees blow a 6 – 1 lead as the Anaheim Angels bounce back for a 9 – 6 victory and a two games to one lead in their ALDS. Tim Salmon and Adam Kennedy hit home runs for Anaheim and rookie Francisco Rodriguez again gets the victory in relief.

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The New York Yankees blow a 6 – 1 lead as the Anaheim Angels bounce back for a 9 – 6 victory and a two games to one lead in their ALDS. Tim Salmon and Adam Kennedy hit home runs for Anaheim and rookie Francisco Rodriguez again gets the victory in relief.

The A’s become the first team in postseason history to hit consecutive home runs to start a game. The back-to-back homers are hit by leadoff man Ray Durham (an inside-the-park round tripper) and Scott Hatteberg.

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The A’s become the first team in postseason history to hit consecutive home runs to start a game. The back-to-back homers are hit by leadoff man Ray Durham (an inside-the-park round tripper) and Scott Hatteberg.