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Lackey K's 12 as Angels sweep Rangers, try to secure home-field advantage

Associated Press

Sunday, September 21, 2008

ARLINGTON, Texas -- John Lackey and the Los Angeles Angels look like they're primed for a deep playoff run. Lackey gave up two hits and struck out a career-high 12 in six shutout innings, Mark Teixeira and Sean Rodriguez homered, and the Angels completed a three-game sweep of the Texas Rangers with a 7-3 victory Sunday. Lackey (12-4) walked three and allowed only two runners to reach third as the AL West champs continued their playoff tuneup. "I feel pretty confident," Lackey said. "When yo ...

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