On October 22, 2009 — The Angels stave off elimination in Game 5 of the ALCS by beating the Yankees, 7 – 6. Los Angeles overcomes a six-run Yankee inning in the 7th by coming back with 3 runs of their own in the bottom of the frame. Brian Fuentes ends the tense contest by getting Nick Swisher to fly out with the bases loaded in the 9th.
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