KOD16 ALCS Preview
October 10, U.S. Cellular Field, Chicago
Chicago took an early 3-0 lead, aided by a Ross Gload 2-run HR. But Los Angeles responded an inning later with a 2-run HR of their own off the bat of Wally Joyner. At that point White Sox starter Bob Keegan and Angels' starter Marcelino Lopez settled down. The score remained 3-2 until Chicago scored an unearned insurance run in the bottom of the 8th to go up 4-2. Chicago's Roberto Hernandez came on in the 9th to close it out. But the Angels opened the frame with back-to-back doubles to narrow the gap to a single run. One out later, pinch hitter Mark Trumbo stunned and silenced the South-side crowd with a 425 foot blast to right center to give the Halos a 5-4 lead. Chicago managed to get the tying run in scoring position in the bottom of the 9th. But Bob Lee struck out Minnie Minoso and Tommie Agee to end the threat.
Los Angeles 5, Chicago 4
LAA leads the Series 1-0.
October 11, U.S. Cellular Field, Chicago
Both teams got strong outings from their Game 2 starters. Both Gary Peters and Rickey Clark allowed only 1 run through 7 and 6 innings, respectively. In the top of the 8th Garrett Anderson singled in the go-ahead run off reliever Cy Acosta to give LAA a 2-1 lead. The Angels added an unearned insurance run in the top of the 9th, which proved to be important when Ross Gload led off the bottom of the 9th with a HR off Troy Percival. But for the second night in a row Bob Lee came in to shut the door and preserve the win with his 15th save of the season.
Los Angeles 3, Chicago 2
LAA leads the Series 2-0.
The Series moved to Southern California for the next 3 games. Angels starter Dean Chance got off to a rocky start, surrendering a 2-run bomb to Ross Gload – his 3rd in as many games - in the top of the 1st inning. But LAA responded with a 2-run HR of their own in the bottom of the 1st off the bat of Rob Quinlan against White Sox starter Britt Burns. Luis Aparicio singled in a run to take the lead for Chicago in the top of the 2nd, which held up until Reggie Willits knotted the score at 3 with a sacrifice fly in the bottom of the 7th inning. But the White Sox offense came alive in the last 2 innings off the Angels' usually-reliable bullpen, banging out 6 singles and a Frank Thomas RBI double to score 5 times, and winning this one going away.
Chicago 8, Los Angeles 3
LAA leads the Series 2-1.
October 14, Angel Stadium, Anaheim
Chicago starter Saul Rogovin gave his team just what they needed in Game 4 – a brilliant complete game, scattering 7 hits and walking none. His only mistake was allowing a solo HR to Devon White in the 4th inning. Meanwhile, the White Sox offense provided Rogovin with more than enough support. Floyd Robinson had 3 hits, including a HR. Pete Ward also had 3 hits, including a double. The White Sox scored early and often, and thanks to Rogovin were in command of this one from the beginning to the end.
Chicago 5, Los Angeles 1
Series tied 2-2.
For Game 5 LAA returned to their Series-opening starter Marecelino Lopez, while Chicago went with Game 2 starter Gary Peters on 3-days rest. Both pitched well, each going 6+ innings and giving up only 2 runs. Minnie Minoso preserved the tie score in the 7th inning with a perfect strike to home to nail Wally Joyner trying to score from 1st base on a Bob Rodgers double. The score remained tied through 10 innings. In the top of the 11th Pete Ward doubled off of Ken Tatum to score Carlos May, who had walked to lead off the inning. He scored later in the inning on Tommie Agee's suicide squeeze. Roberto Hernandez retired the Angels in order in the bottom of the inning to get the save. Now the White Sox, down 0-2 in the Series after 2 games, were only 1 game away from the AL pennant
Chicago 4, Los Angeles 2 (11)
Chicago leads the Series 3-2
October 17, U.S. Cellular Field, Chicago
The Series moved back to Chicago. Once again the White Sox went with a lefty on 3-day rest Britt Burns, while the Angels countered with Rickey Clark. Clark wasn't particularly sharp, allowing 3 Home runs over 6.2 innings. But he was fortunate that all the HRs – Carlos May, Carlos Lee, Magglio Ordonez – were solo shots. Less fortunate were Chicago hurlers Britt Burns and Dennis Higgins, who allowed 4 HRs – Dave Chalk, Rob Quinlan and 2 for Garrett Anderson, one of which was a grand slam. Quinlan finished with 3 hits and 4 RBIs, while Anderson finished with 4 hits and 5 RBIs, as the LAA offense came alive with 15 hits and 15 runs to force a 7th and final game.
Los Angeles 15, Chicago 5
Series tied 3-3.
October 18, U.S. Cellular Field, Chicago
For the Series final game, Chicago tapped Game 1 starter Bob Keegan, while LAA gave the ball to Dean Chance. Despite the importance of the game neither pitcher was particularly sharp. Mike Trout led off the game with a triple and scored 2 batters later on a Garrett Anderson single. Chicago answered in their half if the opening frame, scoring a run on a Ross Gload fielder's choice, set up by a Floyd Robinson double. In the 4th inning, LAA broke the 1-1 tie with a Dallas McPherson 2-run HR and an Adam Kennedy solo HR two batters later, which chased Higgins for the day. Mike Trout's lead-off HR in the top of the 5th made it 5-1 Angels. Tadahito Iguchi's RBI double in the 6th inning closed the deficit to 5-2, marking the end of the day for Dean Chance. Chicago got a run closer in the 8th off Troy Percival with doubles by Floyd Robinson and Chris Singleton. The Angels failed to score in the 9th. With the Series on the line, closer Bob Lee was once again asked to get the final 3 outs. Lee retired the Sox in order, getting Minnie Minoso on a comebacker for the final out to earn his 16th save and a trip to the KOD World Series for the Halos.
Los Angeles 5, Chicago 3
LAA wins the Series 4-3.
Co-MVP honors went to the Angels' Garrett Anderson, who went 12-24 (.500) with 2 HRs and 7 RBIs, and Rob Quinlan, who went 7-13 (.538) with 2HRs and 8 RBIs.
--submitted by Douglas Zaner--
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