2002 – Twenty-year-old Venezuelan righthander Francisco Rodriguez becomes the youngest pitcher ever to win a World Series game. With just 15 days of major league experience, “K-Rod” throws 37 pitches retiring nine consecutive batters in three innings to pick up the victory as the Anaheim Angels outslug the Giants in Game 2, 11 – 10. Tim Salmon goes 4 for 4 with two home runs and four RBI, while Reggie Sanders, David Bell, Jeff Kent and Barry Bonds homer for San Francisco.

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2002 – Twenty-year-old Venezuelan righthander Francisco Rodriguez becomes the youngest pitcher ever to win a World Series game. With just 15 days of major league experience, “K-Rod” throws 37 pitches retiring nine consecutive batters in three innings to pick up the victory as the Anaheim Angels outslug the Giants in Game 2, 11 – 10. Tim Salmon goes 4 for 4 with two home runs and four RBI, while Reggie Sanders, David Bell, Jeff Kent and Barry Bonds homer for San Francisco.

The San Francisco Giants take the World Series opener with a 4 – 3 win over the Anaheim Angels

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2002 – The San Francisco Giants take the World Series opener with a 4 – 3 win over the Anaheim Angels. Barry Bonds, Reggie Sanders and J.T. Snow hit home runs for the Giants as pitcher Jason Schmidt gets the win. Troy Glaus hits a pair of home runs for Anaheim.

2002 – The legal suit against the fan who caught Barry Bonds’ record-breaking 73rd home run ball at Pac Bell Park, brought by three friends claiming a promise, in exchange for a ticket to the game, to split the ball’s value if caught, is settled when Jay Arsenault agrees to sell the ball and divide the money. Arsenault’s lawyer said his client had initially eluded the friends because of being overwhelmed by the situation.

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2002 – The legal suit against the fan who caught Barry Bonds’ record-breaking 73rd home run ball at Pac Bell Park, brought by three friends claiming a promise, in exchange for a ticket to the game, to split the ball’s value if caught, is settled when Jay Arsenault agrees to sell the ball and divide the money. Arsenault’s lawyer said his client had initially eluded the friends because of being overwhelmed by the situation.

2002 – Kirk Gibson signs a three-year deal to become the bench coach of the Detroit Tigers. The aggressive former outfielder joins the staff of his former 1984 teammate on the World Champion Tigers, newly-hired Detroit manager Alan Trammell.

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2002 – Kirk Gibson signs a three-year deal to become the bench coach of the Detroit Tigers. The aggressive former outfielder joins the staff of his former 1984 teammate on the World Champion Tigers, newly-hired Detroit manager Alan Trammell.

San Francisco defeats the Cardinals, 4 – 3, to move within one game of the World Series. Benito Santiago’s two-run home run in the 8th inning is the deciding blow. Tim Worrell wins the game in relief for the Giants.

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San Francisco defeats the Cardinals, 4 – 3, to move within one game of the World Series. Benito Santiago’s two-run home run in the 8th inning is the deciding blow. Tim Worrell wins the game in relief for the Giants.

Joining George Brett (Royals: 1978 ALCS Game 3), Reggie Jackson (Yankees: 1977 World Series Game 6), Bob Robertson (Pirates: 1971 NLCS Game 2), and Babe Ruth, (Yankees: 1928 World Series Game 4 and 1926 World Series Game 4), light-hitting second baseman Adam Kennedy becomes the fifth player to hit three homers in a postseason game, helping the Angels to secure their first World Series berth in the team’s 42 year-old history. Using a ten-run seventh inning, Anaheim beats the Twins 13-5 to capture the ALCS in five games.

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Joining George Brett (Royals: 1978 ALCS Game 3), Reggie Jackson (Yankees: 1977 World Series Game 6), Bob Robertson (Pirates: 1971 NLCS Game 2), and Babe Ruth, (Yankees: 1928 World Series Game 4 and 1926 World Series Game 4), light-hitting second baseman Adam Kennedy becomes the fifth player to hit three homers in a postseason game, helping the Angels to secure their first World Series berth in the team’s 42 year-old history. Using a ten-run seventh inning, Anaheim beats the Twins 13-5 to capture the ALCS in five games.

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.

The St. Louis Cardinals hit three home runs in a 5 – 4 victory over the Francisco Giants, who lead the National League Championship Series by two games to one. Jim Edmonds, Eli Marrero and Mike Matheny clout round-trippers for the Cards while Barry Bonds adds one for San Francisco. Chuck Finley gets the win for St. Louis.

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The St. Louis Cardinals hit three home runs in a 5 – 4 victory over the Francisco Giants, who lead the National League Championship Series by two games to one. Jim Edmonds, Eli Marrero and Mike Matheny clout round-trippers for the Cards while Barry Bonds adds one for San Francisco. Chuck Finley gets the win for St. Louis.

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.