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Angels Win in 11, Trim Yankees' Lead

Mathis' RBI double delivers 5-4 victory; New York now up 2-1

By the Associated Press

Posted Oct 19, 2009 7:57 PM CDT
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(AP) – Jeff Mathis hit a two-out double in the 11th inning to drive home the winning run, and the Los Angeles Angels survived a second consecutive thriller for a 5-4 victory over the Yankees today, trimming New York's lead in the American League championship series to 2-1. Howie Kendrick homered, tripled and then singled with two out in the 11th. Mathis followed with his drive up against the left-field wall, and Kendrick slid home well ahead of a desperate throw.

Mathis, the Angels' backup catcher, came up with his third late-inning, extra-base hit of this crazy series. Vladimir Guerrero also homered as the Angels overcame a midgame 3-0 deficit and four solo homers by the Yankees' stars, including Jorge Posada's tying solo shot in the eighth.

Jeff Mathis (5) is congratulated by his Angels teammates after his winning hit.
Jeff Mathis (5) is congratulated by his Angels teammates after his winning hit.   (AP Photo)
Los Angeles Angels' Jeff Mathis hits a double to score Howie Kendrick to beat the Yankees 5-4 during the 11th inning of today's Game 3 of the American League Championship series.
Los Angeles Angels' Jeff Mathis hits a double to score Howie Kendrick to beat the Yankees 5-4 during the 11th inning of today's Game 3 of the American League Championship series.   (AP Photo)
Los Angeles Angels' Howie Kendrick reacts after scoring the winning run in today's 11th inning.
Los Angeles Angels' Howie Kendrick reacts after scoring the winning run in today's 11th inning.   (AP Photo)
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COMMENTS
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The_Pinkston
Oct 20, 2009 12:28 PM CDT
Anyone but the yankees!
pwnage
Oct 20, 2009 11:43 AM CDT
Too Bad. I was hoping the Yankees would choke again after being up 3-0.
youngblood
Oct 20, 2009 7:34 AM CDT
Your right Christian...Let's go Yankee's!!

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