Angels Hold Off Yankees, Extend Series

Los Angeles scores seesaw 7-6 victory to avoid elimination

By Will McCahill, Newser Staff

Posted Oct 22, 2009 10:37 PM CDT

(Newser) – The Los Angeles Angels stayed alive in the American League Championship Series with a nail-biting 7-6 victory over the New York Yankees tonight. The Angels lost a big lead before pulling back ahead in the seventh inning, then saw the Yankees load the bases with two out in the ninth but fail to score. With the National League champion Philadelphia Phillies waiting, the teams play Game 6 on Saturday in New York, with the Yankees now holding a 3-2 edge.

New York's Alex Rodriguez, left, signals as Hideki Matsui slides in safely to give the Yankees a 6-4 lead in the seventh inning of tonight's Game 5. (AP Photo)

Los Angeles' Torii Hunter reacts after scoring the winning run on a single by Kendry Morales during the seventh inning of tonight's Game 5. (AP Photo)

Mark Teixeira reacts after scoring the tying run during the seventh inning of tonight's Game 5. (AP Photo)

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RogerMohajir

Oct 23, 2009 12:44 PM CDT

Amazing that either manager has gotten his team this far. I thought Scoscia pulling Lackey was the stupidest move possible until the next inning when Girardi sent Burnett back out after a half hour sitting in the dugout! Wow, these two teams are so competitive their managers try to out-stupid each other. This time, Girardi won the contest.

divetrader

Oct 23, 2009 4:09 AM CDT

I knew it! God sent his Angels to smite those damn Yankees.

acidick

Oct 23, 2009 3:53 AM CDT

Ha! Phils just lickin their chops!

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