John Lackey and rookie Brett Anderson are locked in a scoreless pitching duel for 9 innings before a solo homer by Bobby Abreu in the 10th inning wins the game for the Angels, 1 – 0, over the A’s. Abreu had earlier broken Anderson’s bid for a perfect game in the 7th.

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On July 19, 2009 — John Lackey and rookie Brett Anderson are locked in a scoreless pitching duel for 9 innings before a solo homer by Bobby Abreu in the 10th inning wins the game for the Angels, 1 – 0, over the A’s. Abreu had earlier broken Anderson’s bid for a perfect game in the 7th.

 

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