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Episode 102: High watermark matched Jul 17, 2006

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Seven in a row and 12 of 13 is a good reason to celebrate. So is Garret Anderson's first home run in nearly three weeks. Rookie pitcher, Dustin Mosely's first Major League start was less than pretty, but good enough to notch a win. Big Weaver was crummy in his debut for the St. Louis Cardinals and reminds us why we are glad he does not play for us anymore.

Episode 101: Howie do that? Jul 16, 2006

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Howie Kendrick was just what we needed to take our second sweep of the season. Ugly ball was the name of the game tonight as both teams combine for five errors. Though Jeff is concerned about the number of runners being thrown out while running the bases, Steven points out that good teams can overcome those gaffs. Coming up next is the Cleveland Indians for three beginning Monday night.

Episode 100: Not dead yet Jul 15, 2006

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Back to .500 the Angels put a hurtin' on old friend Joe Maddon and his Devil Rays. We also move just one-and-a-half games behind front runners Oakland and Texas. Steven argues that the team does not need another big bat to protect Vlade and Jeff points out why this is not correct. Fresh off the heels of Jeff's prediction of tonight's victory, Steven throws his own prediction out for tomorrow afternoon's melt-fest down at the Big A.

Episode 99: Just flew in from New York Jul 14, 2006

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Despite some serious jet-lag, Jeff and Steven are refreshed by the Angels picking up right where they left off prior to the Mid-Summer-Classic. Another brilliant performance by John Lackey got us our ninth win in our past 10 games. Tonight's 4-0 score was highlighted by Vlad Guererro hitting a dinger like he did in Tuesday night's All-Star game. Lackey records 10 strike-outs for the third consecutive game.

Episode 98: Good time for a break Jul 09, 2006

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We conclude the first half of the 2006 season by having a 6-1 road trip and pulling oh-so-close to our goals. With Ervin Santana notching his 10th victory of the season we had offensive help from a Jose Molina homer, Kendry Morales triple, and a few key hits from MIA Garret Anderson. Very nice way to head into the break. Steven and Jeff will be back at it on Friday night when the Halos host Tampa Bay.

Episode 97: Objects in mirror are closer than they appear Jul 08, 2006

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Another step closer to respectability as the Halos take the 3rd game in this four game series prior to the Mid-Summer Classic break. We are now just 3 games from .500 and the same number from first place. It has been a good run for the boys in red. Jered Weaver continues to prove that he belonged here all along and the little guys are hitting them long. Although it got a little scary at the end, the good guys win 6-4.

Episode 96: Big Dog's biggest night Jul 07, 2006

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Big John Lackey has his most impressive performance as a professional pitcher. After a lead off double, he retires the next 27 consecutive batters for a one hitter. Also noteworthy along with our 3-0 win is John's 10 strike-outs which equal his career high. Back within striking distance of the division leaders this was an important game.

Episode 95: Steven's dreaded return to California Jul 06, 2006

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Steven comes back and we get hurt in a big way -- via The Big Hurt. A conflagration of unfortunate events lead to a disappointing loss at the hand of our arch rival Oakland A's 7-5. Gotta wonder what would have happened if the first base umpire had not startled Kendry Morales into dropping a easy pop-up in the first that leads to 2 unearned runs. Bummer.

Episode 94: Found the illusive broom Jul 05, 2006

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Enjoying the ride of this most unlikely event -- Bartolo Colon pitches a complete game shutout!?! What a strange impersonation he did of his former self. Never saw the gun top 93, but if he can deal like that, I could get over the drop in velocity. He gave us so much of what we needed tonight while the offense came from the seldom used bat of Robb Quinlan who hit a 3 run HR in the 5th. Oh yah, OC 62.

Episode 93: Steven is banned from California Jul 04, 2006

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Weird that the Angels have not lost since Steven left for Texas. He has clearly been the bad luck of the season and if the guys figure out a way to win despite facing a lefty, despite having the new and not improved Bartolo Colon on the mound, despite not having swept a series in 6 previous attempts, despite not having won five in a row all season, despite not being four games under .500 in over a month -- he will be banned for life.

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