Albert Pujols becomes the ninth major leaguer to hit 600 home runsand the only player to reach the milestone with a grand slam. The 37 year-old Los Angeles DH, the fourth youngest to accomplished the feat, behind only Babe Ruth, Alex Rodrigues, and Henry Aaron, goes deep in the fourth inning off Ervin Santana in the team’s 7-4 victory over the Twins at Angel Stadium of Anaheim.

Albert Pujols becomes the ninth major leaguer to hit 600 home runsand the only player to reach the milestone with a grand slam. The 37 year-old Los Angeles DH, the fourth youngest to accomplished the feat, behind only Babe Ruth, Alex Rodrigues, and Henry Aaron, goes deep in the fourth inning off Ervin Santana in the team’s 7-4 victory over the Twins at Angel Stadium of Anaheim.

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Albert Pujols becomes the ninth major leaguer to hit 600 home runsand the only player to reach the milestone with a grand slam. The 37 year-old Los Angeles DH, the fourth youngest to accomplished the feat, behind only Babe Ruth, Alex Rodrigues, and Henry Aaron, goes deep in the fourth inning off Ervin Santana in the team’s 7-4 victory over the Twins at Angel Stadium of Anaheim.

the Angels score 7 in the 9th mounting a tremendous comeback to defeat the Mariners

the Angels score 7 in the 9th mounting a tremendous comeback to defeat the Mariners

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Trailing 8 – 1 in the 8th and 9 – 3 in the bottom of the 9th, the Angels mount a tremendous comeback to defeat the Mariners, 10 – 9. Albert Pujols, who had homered earlier in the inning, ties the game with a two-run single, before Cliff Pennington drives in Mike Trout with the winning run. Yunel Escobar adds a two-run double as Casey Fien and Edwin Diaz give up 7 runs in the fateful inning. Robinson Cano drives in 5 runs with a double and a homer in a losing cause.

The Mets trade right-handed reliever Brian Stokes to the Angels for Gary Matthews Jr.

The Mets trade right-handed reliever Brian Stokes to the Angels for Gary Matthews Jr.

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The Mets, in need of a center fielder until Carlos Beltran returns to the lineup in early May, deal 30 year-old right-handed reliever Brian Stokes (2-4, 3.97) to the Angels in exchange for the highly-paid, but under-achieving Gary Matthews Jr. (.250, 4, 50). Los Angeles agrees to pay a significant portion of the slumping outfielder’s $50 million five-year contract that ‘Little Sarge’ signed three seasons ago with the Halos.

Garret Anderson drives in 10 runs, setting a Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim franchise record

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Garret Anderson drives in 10 runs, setting a Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim franchise record. Anderson doubles in Chone Figgins and Orlando Cabrera in the 1st against Mike Mussina. In the 2nd, he doubles home Vladimir Guerrero. In the 3rd, he cracks a 3-run homer against Edwar Ramirez. In the 6th, he hits a grand slam, this one off Sean Henn. The Angels top the Yankees, 18 – 9.

At Safeco Field, Seattle Mariners rookie Kenji Johjima, the first catcher from Japan to start a major league game, hits a home run for his first hit in Seattle’s 5 – 4 loss to the Los Angeles Angels.

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At Safeco Field, Seattle Mariners rookie Kenji Johjima, the first catcher from Japan to start a major league game, hits a home run for his first hit in Seattle’s 5 – 4 loss to the Los Angeles Angels.

Anaheim Angels replacement players play against Arizona State University in an exhibition game in Tempe, Arizona. It is the first time since 1912 that replacement players have appeared in a game in major league uniforms.

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1995 – Anaheim Angels replacement players play against Arizona State University in an exhibition game in Tempe, Arizona. It is the first time since 1912 that replacement players have appeared in a game in major league uniforms.

Steve Garvey of the Los Angeles Dodgers ties a major league record by collecting five extra-base hits in a single game

Steve Garvey of the Los Angeles Dodgers ties a major league record by collecting five extra-base hits in a single game

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On August 28, 1977 — Steve Garvey has a career game with five extra-base hits, five runs, and five RBI, as the Dodgers blast the Cardinals 11 – 0. Garvey’s barrage includes three doubles and two home runs. including a grand slam, at Chavez Ravine. The LA first baseman becomes just the fourth major leaguer…

Jim Fregosi of the Los Angeles Angels hits for the cycle in a 3-1 win over the Yankees

Jim Fregosi of the Los Angeles Angels hits for the cycle in a 3-1 win over the Yankees

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Interested in exploring FRANCHISING? We will help you through your journey visit us @ www.franchisingconnection.com On July 28, 1964, Jim Fregosi of the Los Angeles Angels hits for the cycle in a 3-1 win over the Yankees. Fregosi goes 4-for-4, scores two runs and drives in a pair in support of Dean Chance’s 10th victory….

Dave Nicholson matches a major league record by striking out seven times in a doubleheader
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Dave Nicholson matches a major league record by striking out seven times in a doubleheader

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On June 12, 1963, Chicago White Sox outfielder Dave Nicholson matches a major league record by striking out seven times in a doubleheader against the Los Angeles Angels. Nicholson will lead all American League batters with 175 strikeouts in 1963.

Sandy Koufax notches his second career no-hitter, as the Los Angeles Dodgers throttle the San Francisco Giants, 8-0

Sandy Koufax notches his second career no-hitter, as the Los Angeles Dodgers throttle the San Francisco Giants, 8-0

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    On May 11, 1963, future Hall of Famer Sandy Koufax notches his second career no-hitter, as the Los Angeles Dodgers throttle the San Francisco Giants, 8-0. Koufax will pitch two more no-hitters, for a record of four, before retiring. Nolan Ryan will eventually break Koufax’s record by compiling seven no-hitters. Koufax  faced three…