OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Chris Young kept working on his hitting even as his numbers fell. Getting a chance to bat in the leadoff spot seemed like a good time to put it all together.
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ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — C.J. Wilson has had some difficulty getting victories lately. He really earned this one, facing Andy Pettitte and the Yankees.
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — C.J. Wilson outdid Andy Pettitte with seven effective innings, Albert Pujols and Mark Trumbo each had three hits and Chris Iannetta singled home the go-ahead run, leading the Los Angeles Angels to a 5-2 victory over the New York Yankees on Friday night.
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Josh Reddick rushed out of the ballpark, more eager than ever to get home from yet another extra-long work day.
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Mariano Rivera had warmed up several times already before finally entering to a standing ovation for his likely Oakland Coliseum farewell. In the 18th inning, 5½ hours after first pitch, the potential winning run aboard and just about everybody eager to call it a day.