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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On October 5, 2002 — 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 Anaheim Angels shock the New York Yankees by scoring eight runs in the 5th inning. Shawn Wooten hits a home run for Anaheim while Jorge Posada adds a round-tripper for New York. Jarrod Washburn gets the victory for the Angels.

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.